Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2024 | Effective date: 1 January 2024 | Domain: gamecircle.info

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website operators useful information about how their site is being used.

This Cookie Policy explains how gamecircle.info ("GameCircle", "we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.

• gc_age_verified — Stores your age verification confirmation. Duration: Session / 30 days.
• gc_cookie_consent — Stores your cookie consent preference. Duration: 365 days.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

• gc_game_prefs — Stores your game preferences and settings. Duration: 90 days.
• gc_session — Maintains your session state during a visit. Duration: Session.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and games.

• gc_analytics — Tracks anonymous page views and game interactions. Duration: 12 months.

2.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes on gamecircle.info:

• To remember your age verification and cookie consent preferences
• To save your game progress and preferences between sessions
• To understand how you use our website and games
• To improve the performance and functionality of our platform
• To ensure the security and integrity of our website

4. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use the browser's localStorage to store game scores, preferences, and session data. This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear localStorage data through your browser settings.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit gamecircle.info, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Currently, gamecircle.info does not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. All cookies set on our domain are first-party cookies operated by GameCircle.

7. Cookie Retention Periods

The retention period for each cookie is specified in Section 2 above. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.

8. Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Know what cookies we use and why
• Withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time
• Request information about the personal data collected through cookies

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies on gamecircle.info, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Privacy Officer, GameCircle, Level 3, 680 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Phone: +61 2 9000 1234

For more information about our data practices, please read our Privacy Policy.