Cookie Policy - How We Use Cookies

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings.

Cookie Types

Cookies can be session cookies (temporary) or persistent cookies (stored for longer periods). They can also be first-party (set by us) or third-party (set by other services).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes to improve your experience on our website:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

Authentication: Remember your login status
Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
Age Verification: Remember your age verification status
Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:

Language Settings: Remember your preferred language
Theme Preferences: Remember your display preferences
Game Settings: Remember your game preferences
User Preferences: Remember your account settings

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

Google Analytics: Track website usage and performance
User Behavior: Understand how users navigate our site
Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
Content Optimization: Improve our content based on usage data

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:

Targeted Advertising: Show relevant ads based on your interests
Social Media Integration: Enable social sharing features
Retargeting: Show ads to users who have visited our site
Conversion Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

3.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website.

3.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website may include social media buttons and widgets that set cookies from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

3.3 Game Providers

Third-party game providers may set cookies to ensure proper game functionality and user experience.

4. Cookie Management

4.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.

4.2 Browser Settings

You can control 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

4.3 Cookie Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer or by clearing your browser's cookie data.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

                        Essential Cookies
                        session_id: Maintains your session (expires when you close your browser)
age_verified: Remembers your age verification (expires after 30 days)
cookie_consent: Remembers your cookie preferences (expires after 1 year)

                    

Analytics Cookies

_ga: Google Analytics - distinguishes users (expires after 2 years)
_gid: Google Analytics - distinguishes users (expires after 24 hours)
_gat: Google Analytics - throttles request rate (expires after 1 minute)

Marketing Cookies

fb_pixel: Facebook Pixel for advertising (expires after 90 days)
google_ads: Google Ads tracking (expires after 30 days)
social_share: Social media sharing (expires after 7 days)

6. Data Protection and Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.

6.1 Data Minimization

We only collect the minimum amount of data necessary through cookies to provide our services effectively.

6.2 Data Security

All cookie data is encrypted and stored securely. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information.

6.3 Data Retention

Cookie data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and UK data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding cookies:

Right to Information: Know what cookies we use and why
Right to Consent: Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
Right to Access: Request information about cookies we have set
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of cookie data
Right to Portability: Receive your cookie data in a structured format

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

You may need to log in repeatedly
Your preferences may not be saved
Some games may not work correctly
Website performance may be affected
Personalized content may not be available

Important Note

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the basic functionality of our website.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on our website
Updating the "Last updated" date
Sending email notifications to registered users
Displaying a notice on our website

10. Contact Information

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

Data Protection Officer

BratBros Limited

Email: privacy@bratbros.games

Address: [Your Business Address]

Phone: [Your Phone Number]