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Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 15, 2024

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better gaming experience by remembering your preferences, improving site functionality, and understanding how you interact with our content.

2. How We Use Cookies

Edu Arcane uses cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential Functions: To enable core website functionality and user authentication
  • Performance: To analyze site usage and improve our services
  • Personalization: To remember your gaming preferences and settings
  • Marketing: To deliver relevant gaming content and advertisements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, user authentication, and access to secure areas of the website.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains user session Session
csrf_token Security protection Session
cookie_consent Remembers cookie preferences 1 year

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, allowing us to improve the user experience and optimize our gaming services.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute

3.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a personalized gaming experience.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user_preferences Stores gaming preferences 1 year
theme_mode Remembers display preferences 1 year
language Stores language preference 1 year

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertisements relevant to your gaming interests.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions 3 months
ads_preferences Stores advertising preferences 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party services that set their own cookies:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • YouTube: For embedded gaming videos and content
  • Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and integration features
  • Payment Processors: For secure transaction processing

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

5.3 Update Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button at the bottom of our website.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

  • Necessary Cookies: The website may not function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: We cannot improve our services based on usage data
  • Preference Cookies: You may need to reset your preferences on each visit
  • Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant gaming content and advertisements

7. Cookie Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website or email.

8. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Edu Arcane
123 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 9123 4567

9. More Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

  • All About Cookies
  • Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
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