Cookie Policy
Learn about the cookies and tracking technologies we use to improve your experience on our game development platform.
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 experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our platform.
How Cookies Work
- Stored locally on your device by your web browser
- Contain information about your visit and preferences
- Sent back to our servers on subsequent visits
- Help us recognize you and customize your experience
- Can be session-based (temporary) or persistent (long-term)
Cookie Security
Our cookies do not contain personal information like passwords or credit card details. They use unique identifiers to recognize your browser and provide personalized functionality.
Similar Technologies
We also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage to enhance your experience and gather analytics data.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies into four main types based on their purpose and functionality:
3. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
| auth_token | User authentication | 30 days |
| cookie_consent | Stores consent preferences | 1 year |
Why Essential Cookies Can't Be Disabled
Essential cookies are required for basic website functionality including user authentication, security features, and maintaining your session. Disabling them would prevent the website from working properly.
4. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
What We Track
- Page views and popular content
- User journey and navigation patterns
- Time spent on different pages
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- Referral sources and search terms
| Service | Cookie Names | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga, _ga_*, _gid | Website analytics | 2 years / 24 hours |
| Hotjar | _hjid, _hjSession* | User behavior analysis | 1 year / 30 minutes |
| Internal Analytics | analytics_id | Custom tracking | 1 year |
Data Anonymization
All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We cannot identify individual users from this data, and it's used solely to improve our platform and user experience.
5. Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember your choices and settings to provide a more personalized experience across visits.
Personalization Features
- Language and region preferences
- Theme and display settings
- Dashboard layout customizations
- Notification preferences
- Recently viewed projects
- Saved search filters
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | General user settings | 1 year |
| language | Selected language | 1 year |
| theme | UI theme preference | 1 year |
| dashboard_layout | Custom dashboard setup | 6 months |
6. Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.
Advertising Features
- Personalized ad content based on interests
- Retargeting campaigns for previous visitors
- Conversion tracking and attribution
- A/B testing for marketing campaigns
- Social media integration and sharing
- Cross-platform advertising coordination
| Service | Cookie Names | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Ads | _gcl_*, conversion | Ad targeting & conversion | 90 days |
| Facebook Pixel | _fbp, _fbc | Social media advertising | 90 days |
| LinkedIn Insight | li_*, bcookie | Professional targeting | 2 years |
| Twitter Ads | muc_ads | Social advertising | 2 years |
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of personalized advertising through industry initiatives like the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), or directly through each platform's privacy settings.
7. Third-Party Services
We integrate with various third-party services that may set their own cookies. Here are the main services we use:
Communication & Support
- Intercom: Customer support chat widget
- Calendly: Meeting scheduling integration
- Zoom: Video conferencing for consultations
- Slack: Team communication integration
Payment & Security
- Stripe: Payment processing and fraud detection
- PayPal: Alternative payment method
- Cloudflare: Security and performance optimization
- reCAPTCHA: Bot protection and spam prevention
Development Tools
- GitHub: Code repository integration
- Figma: Design collaboration tools
- Notion: Project documentation
- Trello: Project management boards
Third-Party Privacy Policies
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they handle your data. Links to their privacy policies are available upon request.
8. Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Cookie Preference Center
Use our preference center below to customize your cookie settings. Your choices will be saved and respected across all visits.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies cannot be disabled, but you can control analytics, preference, and marketing cookies through our preference center.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your cookie settings below. Changes take effect immediately and are saved for future visits.
Current Status: Not Set
Last Updated: Never
9. Data Retention
Cookie Lifespan
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiration or manual deletion
- Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months maximum
- Marketing Data: Typically 90 days to 2 years
- Preference Data: Up to 1 year or until changed
Data Deletion
We automatically delete expired cookies and associated data according to our retention schedules. You can also manually clear cookies through your browser or request data deletion.
Right to Deletion
You have the right to request deletion of your cookie data at any time. Contact us using the information below to exercise this right.
10. Your Rights
Cookie Rights
- Consent: Choose which cookies to accept
- Access: Know what cookies are stored
- Control: Manage cookie preferences anytime
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time
- Deletion: Request removal of cookie data
- Portability: Receive your data in structured format
Exercising Your Rights
You can exercise these rights through our preference center, browser settings, or by contacting us directly. We will respond to requests within 30 days.
Complaints
If you have concerns about our cookie practices, you can file a complaint with your local data protection authority or contact us directly.
Cookie Questions?
If you have questions about our cookie policy or need help managing your preferences, we're here to help.
yo.gamegenesis@gmail.com
Privacy Team:
yo.gamegenesis@gmail.com
Response Time: We respond to cookie inquiries within 2 business days
Data Protection Officer: Available for complex privacy matters