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 helping us understand how you use our service.
How We Use Cookies
GameByte uses cookies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.
- Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in to your account
- Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity
- Session cookies: Remember your preferences during your visit
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our service.
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user behavior, and traffic sources
- Performance monitoring: Helps us identify and fix technical issues
- Usage statistics: Understand which features are most popular
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.
- Theme preferences: Remember if you prefer dark or light mode
- Language settings: Store your preferred language
- UI preferences: Remember layout and display options
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.
- Advertising cookies: Show you relevant ads based on your interests
- Social media cookies: Enable sharing on social platforms
- Retargeting cookies: Show you ads for GameByte on other websites
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
- Intercom: For customer support and chat functionality
- Social media platforms: For social sharing and login features
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set cookies to be deleted when you close your browser
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Customize your preferences
- Accept only essential cookies
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your preferences won't be saved
- Some features may not function correctly
- You may see less relevant content
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Stored for a specific period (typically 1-2 years)
- Analytics cookies: Usually stored for 24 months
- Marketing cookies: Typically stored for 30-90 days
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 new policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry