Understanding Cookies and Similar Technologies
This Cookie Policy explains how Gorila Tag Arena ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our services. This policy describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our website.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and are used when you return to the website. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
First-party cookies are set by the website you're visiting. Third-party cookies are set by a different domain than the one you're currently visiting, typically used for advertising and analytics purposes.
Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we use other tracking technologies:
Web Beacons: Small graphic images (also known as pixel tags) embedded in web pages or emails to track user behavior and measure campaign effectiveness.
Local Storage: HTML5 local storage that allows websites to store data locally in your browser for improved performance and user experience.
Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab or window.
Device Fingerprinting: Collecting information about your device configuration to create a unique identifier for analytics and fraud prevention.
Essential Cookies We Use
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of essential cookies.
Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate between pages. Duration: Session or up to 30 days if "Remember Me" is selected.
Security Cookies: Detect and prevent security risks and fraudulent activity. Duration: Session or up to 24 hours.
Load Balancing Cookies: Distribute traffic across our servers for optimal performance. Duration: Session only.
Cookie Consent Cookies: Remember your cookie preferences. Duration: 12 months.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive error messages. This helps us improve how our website works.
Google Analytics: Tracks visitor behavior, traffic sources, and page performance. We use IP anonymization to protect your privacy. Duration: Up to 2 years.
Heatmap Analytics: Records mouse movements, clicks, and scrolling behavior to understand user interaction patterns. Duration: Session only.
Performance Monitoring: Tracks page load times, server response times, and technical errors. Duration: Up to 90 days.
A/B Testing Cookies: Tracks which version of a page or feature you see for experimental purposes. Duration: 30 days.
Functionality and Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features and personalized content.
Language Preference: Remembers your language selection. Duration: 12 months.
Display Preferences: Stores your preferred theme, layout, or display settings. Duration: 12 months.
Volume Settings: Remembers your audio and video volume preferences. Duration: 12 months.
Region Settings: Stores your location preferences for relevant content. Duration: 6 months.
Tutorial Completion: Tracks which tutorials or onboarding steps you've completed. Duration: Indefinitely until cleared.
Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure campaign effectiveness.
Retargeting Cookies: Show you relevant ads on other websites based on your visit to our website. Duration: Up to 90 days.
Conversion Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. Duration: Up to 90 days.
Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing of content on social platforms and track social media campaigns. Duration: Varies by platform, typically 30-90 days.
You can opt-out of targeted advertising cookies through your browser settings or through opt-out programs like the Digital Advertising Alliance.
Gaming Platform Cookies and Data
When you play Gorila Tag Arena, we use additional cookies and local storage to enhance your gaming experience:
Game State Cookies: Save your current game progress, settings, and preferences. Duration: Persistent until manually cleared.
Matchmaking Cookies: Store matchmaking preferences and recent player interactions. Duration: 7 days.
Performance Optimization: Cache game assets and data for faster loading times. Duration: 30 days or until cache is full.
Controller Settings: Remember your control scheme and sensitivity settings. Duration: Persistent until manually cleared.
Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third-party companies that may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the third-party privacy policies:
Payment Processors: Process transactions securely. May set cookies for fraud prevention and transaction tracking.
Customer Support: Live chat and support ticket systems may use cookies to maintain conversation history.
Content Delivery Networks: Deliver website content efficiently and may set cookies for performance optimization.
Video Hosting: Embedded videos from platforms like YouTube may set cookies for recommendations and analytics.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through several methods:
Cookie Banner: When you first visit our website, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies through our cookie banner.
Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies.
Browser Extensions: Privacy-focused browser extensions can provide additional control over cookies and trackers.
Do Not Track Signals: We honor Do Not Track browser settings where technically feasible.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.
Browser-Specific Cookie Controls
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Opera: Settings > Privacy & security > Cookies and other site data
For mobile browsers, refer to your device manufacturer's instructions or browser help documentation.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, certain features and functionalities may be affected:
Essential Features: You may not be able to log in, maintain your session, or access secure areas of the website.
Personalization: The website will not remember your preferences, language settings, or customizations.
Gaming Experience: Game progress may not be saved, and certain online features may not function properly.
Performance: The website may load more slowly without performance optimization cookies.
We strive to provide alternative functionality where possible if you choose to disable cookies, but some features may be inherently dependent on cookie technology.
Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may contain personal information, particularly if you are logged into your account. Information collected through cookies is subject to our Privacy Policy.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. We do not sell cookie data to third parties for their marketing purposes.
If you exercise your right to delete your account or request data deletion under applicable privacy laws, we will also remove cookies associated with your account where technically feasible.
International Data Transfers
Cookies may transfer data to servers located outside your country of residence. These servers may be in countries with different data protection standards than your jurisdiction.
When we transfer cookie data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission for transfers from the EU.
Children's Privacy and Cookies
Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information through cookies from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected cookie data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove such information.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes through a notice on our website or by email.
The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Your continued use of our website after changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 917 462 8035
Mail: Gorila Tag Arena, 60-43 70th St, Maspeth, NY 11378
For Data Protection Officer inquiries regarding cookies and GDPR compliance, email: [email protected]