Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionality.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To analyze how our website is used
- To improve our services and user experience
- To provide personalized content
- To ensure website security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Security Cookies: Help protect against fraud and ensure website security
- Age Verification Cookies: Remember that you have verified your age (18+)
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Analytics Cookies: Collect information about website usage
- Performance Monitoring: Help us identify and fix technical issues
- User Experience: Track user interactions to improve our services
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
- Language Cookies: Remember your language preference
- Theme Cookies: Remember your display preferences
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness:
- Advertising Cookies: Show relevant ads based on your interests
- Social Media Cookies: Enable social media integration
- Retargeting Cookies: Show you relevant content on other websites
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks
- Advertising Partners: Third-party advertising networks
- Game Providers: Third-party game developers and platforms
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set up notifications for new cookies
6.2 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
6.3 Cookie Settings Page
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by visiting our cookie settings page or contacting us directly.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Some personalized features may not work
- We may not be able to remember your preferences
- Some games and interactive features may not function correctly
8. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
We use cookies based on:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent
- Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies necessary for website functionality
- Contractual Necessity: For cookies required to provide our services
9. International Transfers
Some of our third-party cookie providers may be located outside the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers.
10. Updates to This 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.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@oktobermatch.games
- Address: OktoberMatch Limited, UK
12. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Withdraw consent for cookie use at any time
- Request information about the cookies we use
- Object to the use of certain cookies
- Request deletion of cookie data