Cookie Policy
Sweet treats for your browser (the technical kind, not the edible ones!)
Last Updated: July 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to remember information about you. Think of them as tiny digital notes that help us recognize you when you return to Social Tundra Games and remember your preferences.
Unlike the delicious kind, these cookies contain no sugar - just helpful data that makes your tundra experience smoother and more personalized!
How We Use Cookies
🔑 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our platform to function properly:
- Keep you logged into your account
- Remember your security settings
- Maintain your shopping cart (for future premium features)
- Enable core website functionality
Can you opt out? No - these are required for the site to work.
⚙️ Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices:
- Your preferred language and region
- Theme and display preferences
- Game settings and customizations
- Accessibility options
Can you opt out? Yes, but you'll need to reset preferences each visit.
📊 Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how to improve our platform:
- Which games are most popular
- How users navigate our site
- Where users encounter problems
- General usage patterns (no personal tracking)
Can you opt out? Yes, and we'll still love having you in our community!
What We DON'T Use Cookies For
- Advertising tracking: We don't serve ads or track you for marketing
- Selling your data: We never sell cookie data to third parties
- Cross-site tracking: We don't follow you around the internet
- Behavioral profiling: We don't build detailed profiles for targeting
- Social media tracking: We don't use social media pixels or tracking
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, delete existing ones, or be notified when new cookies are created.
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit, you can choose which types of cookies to accept. You can change these preferences anytime through your account settings.
Third-Party Cookies
We try to minimize third-party cookies, but some essential services require them:
- Security Services: Help protect against attacks and fraud
- Performance Monitoring: Help us identify and fix technical issues
- Content Delivery: Ensure fast loading times globally
We carefully vet all third-party services and ensure they meet our privacy standards.
Cookie Lifespan
| Cookie Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session | Until browser closes | Temporary functionality |
| Persistent | 30 days to 1 year | Preferences & settings |
| Analytics | 2 years maximum | Usage insights |
International Cookie Laws
We comply with cookie laws worldwide, including GDPR (Europe), CCPA (California), and other regional privacy regulations. Regardless of where you are, you have the right to control your cookie preferences.
Questions About Cookies?
Cookie policies can be confusing, but we're here to help! If you have questions about how we use cookies or want to understand your options better, reach out through our support channels. We believe in transparent communication about all aspects of your privacy.
Just like real cookies, ours are made with care and designed to make your experience sweeter! 🍪❄️