Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.

Gaming Atlas uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

1.1 Types of Cookies

Cookies can be categorized in several ways:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Gaming Atlas
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (such as analytics providers)

2. How We Use Cookies

Gaming Atlas uses cookies for various purposes to improve your experience on our website:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms.

• Cookie consent preferences
• Session management and security
• Website functionality and navigation
• Form submission and data processing

2.2 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 performance and user experience.

• Page views and popular content tracking
• User navigation patterns and behavior
• Website performance monitoring
• Error tracking and debugging information

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing customized content based on your interests.

• User preference settings
• Language and region preferences
• Customized content recommendations
• Remember login status (if applicable)

2.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, which pages you visit most often, and any error messages you might encounter. This information helps us optimize website performance.

• Load time optimization
• Content delivery improvement
• Server performance monitoring
• User experience enhancement

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance functionality and analyze website performance:

3.1 Analytics Services

We use analytics services to understand website usage patterns and improve user experience. These services may set their own cookies to track user interactions across multiple websites.

3.2 Content Delivery Networks

To ensure fast loading times and reliable access to our content, we use content delivery networks that may set performance-related cookies.

3.3 Social Media Integration

If we integrate social media features, these platforms may set cookies to enable sharing functionality and track user engagement with social content.

3.4 Third-Party Control

Please note that we do not control third-party cookies. For information about these cookies and how to manage them, please refer to the privacy policies of the respective third-party services.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on Gaming Atlas:

4.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored for 30 days, after which you'll be asked to confirm your preferences again.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies from being set
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies from your device
• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set

4.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, please note that some features may not work properly:

• Personalized content recommendations may not function
• Website preferences may not be saved
• Some interactive features may be limited
• Analytics data may be incomplete, affecting our ability to improve the site

4.4 Mobile Device Settings

Mobile browsers and apps may have different cookie management options. Check your device's browser settings or app preferences to manage cookies on mobile devices.