Cookie Policy | almyrostwilight Social Casino

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us:

Remember your preferences and settings
Understand how you use our platform
Improve your experience
Analyze platform performance

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled.

2.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization but are not essential.

2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform.

2.4 Advertising Cookies (Optional)

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our platform are set by third-party services we use:

3.1 Analytics Providers

Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and generates reports
Data collected is anonymized and aggregated
Opt out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

3.2 Game Providers

Third-party game providers may set cookies to deliver game content
These cookies enable game functionality and track game performance
Game provider cookies are subject to their own privacy policies

3.3 Social Media

Social media buttons or widgets may set cookies from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, etc.
These are governed by the respective social media platform's policies

Note: We do not control third-party cookies. Please review third-party privacy policies for details on their cookie practices.

4. Purpose of Each Cookie Type

Essential Cookies Enable:

User authentication and account security
Session management
Platform security and fraud prevention
Load balancing and performance optimization

Functional Cookies Enable:

Remembering your language and region settings
Storing your display preferences (dark mode, font size, etc.)
Personalizing content based on previous interactions
Remembering which games you've played

Analytics Cookies Enable:

Understanding which pages are most popular
Identifying navigation patterns and user flows
Detecting technical errors and bugs
Measuring platform performance metrics
Improving platform design and functionality

Advertising Cookies Enable:

Showing you relevant promotional content
Limiting how often you see the same advertisement
Measuring campaign effectiveness
Understanding which content resonates with users

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit almyrostwilight, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept All: Allow all cookies for full functionality
Reject Optional: Only allow essential cookies
Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable

You can change your preferences anytime by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.

5.2 Browser Cookie Controls

All modern browsers allow you to manage cookies. You can:

View which cookies are stored
Delete existing cookies
Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies only
Receive notifications when cookies are set

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Opera: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies

5.4 Mobile Device Cookie Management

iOS (Safari): Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies
Android (Chrome): Settings > Site Settings > Cookies

Important: Blocking all cookies may affect platform functionality. Essential cookies are required for the platform to work properly.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Our platform respects DNT signals where technically feasible. However:

There is no universal standard for DNT implementation
Essential cookies will still be used for platform functionality
Third-party services may have their own DNT policies

For maximum privacy, we recommend using browser cookie controls and our cookie consent settings.

7. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser. Used for authentication and session management.

Persistent Cookies

Stored on your device for a set period:

Essential: Up to 12 months
Functional: Up to 12 months
Analytics: Up to 24 months
Advertising: Up to 24 months

You can delete cookies manually at any time through your browser settings.

8. Legal Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with:

New Zealand Privacy Act 2020: Transparency and user control over personal information
GDPR (EU): Cookie consent requirements for EU visitors
ePrivacy Directive: Cookie usage and consent standards

We obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies and provide clear information about cookie usage.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

Changes in cookie technology
New features or services
Updated legal requirements
Changes in third-party services

When we make changes:

The "Last Updated" date will be revised
Material changes will be communicated via platform notification
Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated policy

10. Questions About Cookies

If you have questions about our cookie practices:

Email: support@almyrostwilight.com
Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"

For general privacy questions, see our Privacy Policy.