Cookie Policy for The Pixel Post

Welcome to our video games platform. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your gaming experience, maintain platform security, and provide personalized content. Your privacy is important to us, and we aim to be transparent about how your data is collected and used when you interact with our services.

By continuing to use our platform, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. Please read the following information carefully to understand our cookie practices.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device—whether it be a computer, console, smartphone, or tablet—when you visit a website or use an application. These files contain data that help websites and apps remember information about your visit, such as your login status, preferences, and activity.

Cookies are not software programs and cannot harm your device. Instead, they store data that enables smoother, more personalized interactions with our platform and services.

2. Why We Use Cookies in Video Games

In the world of video games, cookies serve several important functions:

  • They help authenticate users and keep you logged in across sessions.
  • They store your game settings, such as control preferences, audio levels, and display options.
  • They track gameplay data to improve game balance, identify bugs, and enhance user experience.
  • They enable features such as multiplayer connectivity and cloud saves.
  • They personalize marketing and promotional content based on your interests and behaviors.
  • They provide analytics to understand how players engage with the platform.

Without cookies, many features of our platform would not function as expected, resulting in a diminished gaming experience.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use a variety of cookies categorized by their purpose:

a. Essential Cookies

These cookies are critical for the operation of the platform. They allow you to log in, maintain your session, and access secure areas. Essential cookies also support basic functions such as navigation and loading game content.

Examples include:

  • Session cookies that expire when you close the application.
  • Authentication cookies that verify your identity.

These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting the usability of the platform.

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect aggregated data about how players interact with our games and platform. They help us identify popular games and features, monitor loading times, detect crashes, and analyze user engagement.

The information gathered is anonymized and used solely to improve our services.

c. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized gaming experience. This includes saving your preferred language, control configurations, audio preferences, and visual settings.

By using these cookies, we ensure that your experience is consistent every time you play.

d. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

We may use cookies to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your gaming interests. These cookies track your interactions with ads and content to avoid repetitive or irrelevant promotions.

Advertising cookies also help us measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and ensure ads are displayed appropriately within games or on our platform.

4. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

Cookies on our platform may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by trusted third-party service providers (third-party cookies).

Third-party cookies may come from:

  • Analytics providers
  • Advertising networks
  • Multiplayer and social media integrations
  • Payment processors

We carefully select third parties and require them to comply with data protection regulations. We do not allow third parties to use cookies for purposes beyond our agreement.

5. Duration and Storage of Cookies

Cookies may be:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser or game application.
  • Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device for a set period to remember preferences and settings between sessions.

We regularly review cookie expiration times to balance user convenience with data minimization principles.

6. Managing Cookies and Your Choices

You have control over cookie settings. Most devices and browsers allow you to block, delete, or restrict cookies. Additionally, our platform offers in-game or account-based settings to manage your cookie preferences.

Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from logging in or using certain features. We recommend adjusting your cookie settings carefully to maintain full functionality.

7. Data Collected Through Cookies

The data collected via cookies may include:

  • Device information such as type, operating system, and browser version
  • IP address and approximate location (anonymized)
  • Interaction data like pages visited, games played, and session length
  • User preferences and settings
  • Error and crash reports

We do not collect sensitive personal data via cookies, such as payment information or private communications.

8. Security of Cookie Data

We implement strong security measures to protect data collected through cookies. This includes encrypted storage, restricted access, and regular audits. We strive to prevent unauthorized access and misuse of your data.

9. Children’s Privacy

If you are under the age of consent in your jurisdiction, we limit the use of cookies to essential functions. Tracking and advertising cookies are not deployed without verifiable parental consent. Parents can manage cookie settings on devices and through our platform.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or our platform. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about our cookie practices, please contact our customer support team through the platform’s help center or settings menu. We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy.