Cookie Policy

1. Purpose

This Cookie Policy explains how Pawnfind LLC (“Pawnfind”, “we”, or “the Platform”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://pawnfind.com, its related applications and subdomains (collectively, the “Platform”).

It also describes your options regarding cookies and how you can manage or delete them.

2. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow your browser to be recognized, preferences to be saved, and the functionality, performance, and relevance of advertising content to be improved.

3. Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary

Required for the site to function correctly, including authentication and payment processing. These cannot be disabled.

Performance and analytics

Help us understand usage behavior and improve our services. Examples: Google Analytics and Hotjar.

Functional

Remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience.

Advertising and remarketing

Show relevant ads based on your browsing activity. Examples: Meta Pixel and Google Ads.

Security and fraud prevention

Detect and prevent suspicious activity to protect your account and transactions. Examples: Cloudflare and Stripe Radar.

4. Third-party cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as analytics providers, payment gateways, or social network integrations.

Third-party providers include:

• Google LLC (Google Analytics, Google Ads)
• Meta Platforms (Facebook Pixel, Instagram)
• Stripe (Payment processing and fraud prevention)
• PayPal (Payment processing)
• Hotjar (Session recording and analytics)
• Cloudflare (Security and CDN)

5. Cookie duration

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

6. Your choices and consent

On your first visit to the Platform, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all: enables all cookies, including analytics and marketing.
• Reject non-essential: uses only strictly necessary cookies.
• Customize: select which categories you want to enable.

Continuing to browse the Platform without changing settings constitutes consent to the use of cookies described in this policy.

Browser controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies from their settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

On mobile devices, check your browser or device privacy settings.

7. Do-Not-Track and Global Privacy Control

Pawnfind respects Do Not Track (DNT) and Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals when the browser supports them.

To enable DNT or GPC:

• Check your browser's privacy settings
• Install a GPC-compatible extension
• Use a privacy-focused browser like Brave or Firefox

8. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect new technologies or legal changes. The “Effective date” will be updated accordingly.

Material changes will be communicated via banner or email at least 15 days in advance.

9. Contact

For any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data protection practices, contact us: