Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings. This can make your next visit easier and the website more useful to you.

How We Use Cookies

SharedGameZone.org uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide you with personalized content. We employ cookies for various purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. These cookies cannot be disabled.

• Session management and security
• Form submission and validation
• User authentication (if applicable)
• Cookie consent management

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the performance and user experience of our website.

• Page load times and performance metrics
• Error tracking and debugging
• User behavior analysis
• Website usage statistics

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

• Language and region preferences
• Game settings and configurations
• User interface customizations
• Remembering your login status

Managing Your Cookie Settings

You have control over which cookies you accept. You can manage your cookie preferences in various ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to reject cookies or delete specific cookies. However, if you choose to delete or reject cookies, some features of our website may not work properly.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose whether to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preferences will be saved for future visits.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of certain cookies by:

• Using your browser's privacy settings
• Disabling cookies in your browser
• Using browser extensions that block cookies
• Contacting us to request cookie removal

Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for essential functions such as maintaining your session while browsing our website.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

Cookie Expiration

Most of our cookies expire after 30 days, but some may have longer or shorter lifespans depending on their specific purpose.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use to extend functionality and analyze usage. These may include:

• Analytics services to understand website usage
• Social media plugins for content sharing
• Content delivery networks for faster loading
• Security services to protect against threats

These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of the third parties.

Mobile Devices

If you access our website through a mobile device, cookies work the same way as on desktop computers. You can manage cookies through your mobile browser settings or by using the cookie consent options on our website.

Cookie Questions

If you have questions about our use of cookies or want to request changes to your cookie preferences, please contact us:

• Email: info@sharedgamezone.org
• Address: 276 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON N4S 1C8, Canada
• Phone: +1 (519) 478-2916