Cookie Policy

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 to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow a website to recognize a user's device and remember information about their visit, such as their preferred language and other settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and age verification. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Age Verification: Remember that you have confirmed you are 18 or older
• Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences
• Security: Protect against fraud and ensure site security
• Session Management: Maintain your session while browsing

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

• Google Analytics: Track page views, user behavior, and site performance
• Heat Mapping: Understand how users interact with our pages
• Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
• User Journey Analysis: Improve site navigation and content

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements. They help us deliver personalized content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

• Advertising Networks: Display relevant ads based on your interests
• Social Media Integration: Enable sharing and social features
• Retargeting: Show relevant content to returning visitors
• Campaign Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of marketing efforts

2.4 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience on our website.

• Language Settings: Remember your preferred language
• Display Preferences: Remember your theme and layout choices
• Game Preferences: Remember your favorite games and settings
• Notification Settings: Remember your communication preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by Spielreich directly. They are used to provide essential functionality and improve your experience on our website.

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by other companies whose services we use. They help us provide additional functionality and analyze our website's performance.

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
• Game Providers: Enable game functionality and age verification
• Payment Processors: Secure transaction processing
• Social Media Platforms: Enable social sharing and integration

3.3 Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you browse our website.

3.4 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

4. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Short-term Cookies: Expire within 24 hours
• Medium-term Cookies: Expire within 30 days
• Long-term Cookies: Expire within 1 year
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until manually deleted

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
• Reject All: Only allow essential cookies
• Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage 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 > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

5.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Advertising Networks: Your Online Choices
• Social Media: Manage preferences in your social media accounts

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:

• Some features of our website may not function properly
• You may need to re-enter information more frequently
• Your preferences and settings may not be saved
• Some games may not work correctly
• We may not be able to provide personalized content

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. These third parties may set their own cookies and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

7.1 Game Providers

When you play games on our website, the game providers may set their own cookies to ensure proper functionality and age verification.

7.2 Analytics Providers

We use analytics services to understand how our website is used and to improve our services.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@spielreich.games

Address: Privacy Team, Spielreich, London, UK