Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2024
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
Study Cypher Gaming uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Provide personalized content and advertising
- Ensure website security
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie preferences.
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Security cookies: Used to authenticate users and prevent fraud
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
- Performance cookies: Monitor website speed and functionality
- User behavior cookies: Analyze navigation patterns
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Advertising cookies: Show targeted advertisements
- Social media cookies: Enable sharing on social platforms
- Remarketing cookies: Display relevant ads on other websites
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service
- Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram sharing buttons
- YouTube: Embedded video content
- Advertising Networks: Targeted advertising services
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
- Necessary cookies: Typically last for the duration of your session
- Analytics cookies: Usually expire after 2 years
- Marketing cookies: May last from 30 days to 2 years
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Manager
You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie consent banner that appears on your first visit. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your cookie settings
- Change your preferences at any time
7. Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome
Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:
- Necessary cookies: Website may not function properly
- Analytics cookies: We can't improve our services based on usage data
- Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
- Social media cookies: Sharing features may not work
9. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use:
- Web beacons: Small graphics to track email opens and website visits
- Local storage: HTML5 local storage for improved functionality
- Pixel tags: Track user interactions and conversions
- Server logs: Automatically collected information about your visit
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 2 9876 5432
Address: 123 Gaming Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia