Cookie Technology Overview

Cookies are small text files that may be stored on your device when visiting our website. They can help remember preferences, analyze platform usage, and provide personalized experiences. We may also use similar technologies like web beacons and local storage.

These technologies support web functionality and may enable features like maintaining login sessions, remembering preferences, and providing relevant content based on your platform usage.

Essential Cookie Usage

Essential cookies are required for basic platform functionality and cannot be disabled. They support core features like account authentication, security measures, and session management across platform pages.

These cookies typically do not store personally identifiable information and may be automatically removed when you close your browser or after security timeout periods.

Functional and Preference Cookies

Functional cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language settings, game filtering options, display preferences, and Pro subscription status. These cookies enhance your user experience by personalizing platform interactions.

You can disable functional cookies through our cookie banner, though this may limit some personalization features. Your core ability to browse and download games will remain unaffected.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our platform, which games are most popular, and where improvements can be made. This data helps us optimize performance and develop new features.

Analytics cookies collect aggregated, non-personally identifiable information about page views, click patterns, download statistics, and platform performance metrics. This data is used solely for platform improvement purposes.

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

We use limited advertising cookies to display contextual ads and sponsored game placements that align with our fair play standards. These cookies help ensure relevant ad content without compromising user privacy.

Marketing cookies may track your interests across our platform to provide relevant game recommendations and promotional content. You can opt out of these cookies while maintaining full access to all platform features.

Third-Party Cookies and Integrations

Some third-party services we integrate with may set their own cookies, including analytics providers, cloud storage services, and payment processors. These partners are bound by strict data protection agreements.

We regularly audit third-party cookie usage to ensure compliance with our privacy standards. You can manage third-party cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.

Cookie Consent and Management

When you first visit our platform, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. Your choices are saved and can be updated at any time through the cookie settings link in our footer.

You have granular control over cookie categories and can enable or disable specific types while maintaining essential functionality. Your preferences are respected across all platform pages and features.

Browser Cookie Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, including blocking all cookies, deleting existing cookies, or receiving notifications when cookies are set. However, disabling all cookies may affect platform functionality.

We recommend using our cookie preference center for the best experience, as it allows selective cookie management while ensuring essential platform features continue to work properly.

Mobile App and Device Cookies

Our mobile applications and cross-platform features may use device-specific identifiers and local storage similar to cookies. These technologies enable library synchronization, offline functionality, and personalized experiences.

Mobile cookie equivalents can be managed through your device settings or our in-app privacy controls. Pro subscribers have additional options for managing cross-device data synchronization preferences.

Cookie Retention and Expiration

Different cookies have varying retention periods based on their purpose. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may last from days to years depending on their function and your preferences.

We regularly review and minimize cookie retention periods to collect only necessary data for the shortest time required. You can view specific cookie durations in our detailed cookie list available through the preference center.

International Cookie Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with international privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD. We provide transparent information about cookie usage and obtain appropriate consent based on your location and applicable laws.

Users in different jurisdictions may see varying cookie consent options based on local legal requirements. We maintain consistent privacy protection standards regardless of your geographic location.

Cookie Policy Updates and Communication

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or platform features. Significant changes will be communicated through our cookie banner and email notifications to registered users.

For questions about our cookie practices or to exercise your cookie-related rights, contact our privacy team at privacy@openplayarcade.com or through the contact information provided on our main website.