Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15 May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how OTCdomain.com ("OTCdomain", "we", "us", or "our"), operated by OTC Crypto Ltd, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at otcdomain.com. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that website ("third-party cookies").
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, which function in a similar way and are covered by this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
OTCdomain uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential operation — To keep our marketplace functioning, including maintaining your login session and shopping experience.
- Preference storage — To remember your settings such as your preferred display currency.
- Consent management — To record your cookie consent decision so we don't ask repeatedly.
- Partner attribution — To track referrals from our affiliate and partner network for commission purposes.
- Analytics & performance — To understand how visitors use our site so we can improve our domain marketplace and services.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
session |
Strictly Necessary | Maintains your authenticated session while you browse the site. Required to access your account and use the marketplace. | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
remember_me |
Strictly Necessary | Keeps you logged in across browser sessions when you select "Remember Me" at login. Avoids the need to re-authenticate on each visit. | 30 days |
currency |
Functional | Stores your preferred display currency so domain prices are shown in your chosen currency across visits. | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
Strictly Necessary | Records whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies, so we do not display the consent banner on subsequent visits. | 1 year |
referral |
Marketing / Attribution | Captures the referral source when you arrive via an affiliate or partner link. Used to attribute sales commissions to the correct partner. No personal data is shared with third parties from this cookie. | 30 days |
4. Cookie Categories Explained
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, adding a domain to your basket, or setting your privacy preferences. Without these cookies, the services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is needed to deliver the service.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred currency) to provide a more personalised experience. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. Disabling these cookies may affect the personalisation features of the site.
Marketing & Attribution Cookies
These cookies track visitors who arrive at OTCdomain through partner or affiliate links. The information collected is used solely for commission attribution and to understand which referral sources drive traffic to our marketplace. We do not sell or share this data for third-party advertising purposes.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect aggregated, anonymised data about how visitors use our site. These tools may set their own cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by visiting tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
6. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit OTCdomain, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may accept all cookies or decline non-essential cookies at that time. You can change your preferences at any time by:
- Clearing cookies via your browser — Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. Deleting cookies will reset your preferences and you will be asked for consent again on your next visit.
- Browser-level controls — You can configure your browser to block all or certain types of cookies. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in and using core features of our marketplace.
- Third-party opt-outs — For analytics and tracking opt-outs, visit the relevant provider's opt-out page (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out above).
Guidance on managing cookies for common browsers:
7. Data Retention
Cookies placed on your device are retained for the durations set out in the table in Section 3. Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them manually. We do not retain any cookie-derived data on our servers beyond what is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
8. Legal Basis
For visitors from the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, our use of strictly necessary cookies is based on our legitimate interest in providing a functioning website. Our use of functional and marketing cookies relies on your consent, which you provide via our cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acknowledgement of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
- Email: info@otcdomain.com
- Website: otcdomain.com
OTCdomain is operated by OTC Crypto Ltd.