Cookie Policy
Last Updated: August 25, 2024
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how BookTowerGames ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website booktowergames.com (the "Website"). This policy provides you with information about what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not accept the use of cookies, please disable them as described below or refrain from using our Website.
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, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors interact with their site.
Cookies are not harmful and do not contain any information that directly identifies you as a person. They cannot be used to spread viruses or access your hard drive.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for various purposes. Depending on their function and purpose, cookies can be classified as:
Essential/Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You may not opt-out of these cookies as the Website cannot function properly without them.
Preference/Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Statistics/Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, which pages they visited and which links they clicked on. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use this data to improve our Website.
Marketing/Targeting Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertising more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by social media services that we have added to the site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They can track your browser across other sites and build a profile of your interests, which may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit.
Category | Purpose | Retention Period |
---|---|---|
Essential | Website functionality, security, user authentication | Session - 1 year |
Preferences | Remember user preferences and settings | 1 year |
Analytics | Traffic analysis, user behavior tracking | Up to 2 years |
Marketing | Ad delivery, conversion tracking | Up to 2 years |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third parties when you visit our Website. These third parties may include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. We do not control how these third parties use cookies, so we suggest you check their privacy and cookie policies for more information.
Third-party services we may use include:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Facebook Pixel
- Hotjar
- Other analytics and advertising services
Cookie Management
When you first visit our Website, you will be shown a cookie banner giving you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Generally, you can also manage similar technologies in the same way that you manage cookies – using your browser's preferences.
Below are links to instructions on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that allows you to tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. At this time, we do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, you may not be able to access certain areas or features of our Website, and some services may not function properly.
Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to rectification if the data is inaccurate
- The right to erasure of your data
- The right to restrict processing of your data
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
For more information about these rights and how to exercise them, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, our business operations, or any other reason we determine is necessary or appropriate. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and post the revised policy on our Website.
We encourage you to check this page periodically to be aware of any changes. Your continued use of our Website after the changes have been made will constitute your acceptance of the changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: support@booktowergames.com