Website Tracking
Cookie Policy
This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website.
What Are Cookies
Understanding cookies and similar technologies
Definition
Basic information about cookies:
- Cookies are small text files stored on your device
- They contain information about your browsing session
- They help websites remember your preferences
- They enable certain website functionality
- They can be first-party or third-party
How They Work
Technical aspects of cookies:
- Cookies are sent from websites to your browser
- Your browser stores them on your device
- When you revisit the site, cookies are sent back
- This allows the site to recognize your device
- Cookies have expiration dates and security attributes
Similar Technologies
Other tracking methods we may use:
- Web beacons (small transparent images)
- Pixel tags (tracking pixels)
- Local storage (browser storage)
- Session storage (temporary storage)
- Device fingerprinting (browser/device identification)
Types of Cookies We Use
Categories of cookies on our website
Essential Cookies
Required for basic functionality:
- Authentication and login session management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Basic site functionality and navigation
- User preferences and settings
- Load balancing and server management
Functional Cookies
Enhance your experience:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Personalize content based on your interests
- Remember your language and region
- Provide enhanced features and functionality
- Remember your consent choices
Analytics Cookies
Help us improve our services:
- Collect anonymous data about site usage
- Analyze how users navigate our site
- Identify popular features and content
- Detect and diagnose errors and issues
- Measure the effectiveness of our content
Third-Party Cookies
Cookies set by our partners and service providers
Analytics Partners
Help us understand site usage:
- Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
- Hotjar for user behavior insights
- Mixpanel for feature usage tracking
- Amplitude for user journey analysis
- Segment for data collection and integration
Service Providers
Enable specific functionality:
- Discord for authentication and community features
- Steam for player authentication
- Cloudflare for security and performance
- Stripe for payment processing
- Tebex for in-game store functionality
Content Providers
Enhance content delivery:
- YouTube for video embedding
- Twitch for livestream integration
- Imgur for image hosting
- Cloudinary for media optimization
- Font providers for custom typography
Cookie Management
How to control cookies on our site
Browser Settings
Control cookies through your browser:
- Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
- Settings can be found in your browser's preferences
- You can set preferences for specific websites
- You can choose to delete cookies periodically
- Some browsers offer 'Do Not Track' features
Our Cookie Controls
Options we provide:
- Essential cookies cannot be disabled (required for site function)
- You can opt out of non-essential cookies
- Your preferences are saved for future visits
- You can change your preferences at any time
- We respect 'Do Not Track' signals when possible
Third-Party Opt-Outs
Additional control options:
- Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
- NAI (Network Advertising Initiative) opt-out tool
- DAA (Digital Advertising Alliance) opt-out tool
- EDAA (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance) tool
- Individual third-party opt-out mechanisms
Data Retention
How long cookie data is kept
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when:
- You close your browser
- Your session times out
- You log out of your account
- You clear your browser data
- The session naturally expires
Persistent Cookies
Cookies with longer lifespans:
- Authentication cookies: Up to 30 days
- Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
- Consent cookies: Up to 1 year
- Feature usage cookies: Up to 90 days
Data Minimization
Our approach to cookie data:
- We only collect necessary information
- We set appropriate expiration periods
- We anonymize data where possible
- We regularly review and clean stored data
- We follow data minimization principles
Policy Updates
How we handle changes to our cookie policy
Policy Changes
Our update process:
- We may update this policy periodically
- Changes reflect new cookies or technologies
- Updates may address regulatory requirements
- We'll notify users of significant changes
- The effective date will be updated accordingly
Notification Methods
How we'll inform you of changes:
- Website notice or banner
- Email notification for registered users
- Discord announcements
- Updated policy with change summary
- Renewal of consent when necessary
Your Choices
Options when our policy changes:
- Review the updated policy
- Adjust your cookie preferences
- Contact us with questions or concerns
- Opt out of non-essential cookies
- Exercise your privacy rights
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please don't hesitate to contact us.