Cookie Policy
Effective: 2026-04-20
BanksForCrypto uses a minimal number of cookies and similar technologies. This page lists each one, what it does, and whether it requires consent.
Cookies we set
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Measure page views, sessions, and events (including the affiliate_click event). Requires consent under GDPR. | Up to 14 months |
Browser storage (not cookies)
| Key | Storage | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| top-bar-dismissed | sessionStorage | Remembers that the visitor dismissed the top-pick promotional banner for the current session. |
| bfc_country | sessionStorage | Caches the visitor's country code (from freeipapi.com) to avoid repeated network calls during a session. Used to hide affiliate CTAs restricted in the visitor's region. |
Cookies set by linked platforms
When you click an affiliate link (marked with rel="sponsored nofollow"), the linked platform
(e.g., Nexo, Revolut, Crypto.com, Wirex, Ledn, Coinbase, Binance, Ledger) may set cookies on your device.
BanksForCrypto has no control over those cookies. See each platform's own cookie policy.
How to opt out
- Decline analytics in the cookie-consent banner.
- Clear cookies in your browser settings.
- Use a browser extension that blocks Google Analytics (uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger).