1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help store preferences, enable certain features, and improve your overall user experience.
Types of Cookies:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them.
Cookie Sources:
- First-party cookies: Set by our website.
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services (e.g., Google).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They enable:
- Login and account functionality
- Security and fraud prevention
- Basic site navigation
You cannot disable essential cookies.
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Site. We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect:
- Page views and session duration
- Navigation paths
- Device, browser, and IP region
- Gameplay and feature usage patterns
C. Advertising & Personalization Cookies
We use advertising platforms such as Google AdSense that place cookies to:
- Deliver personalized and non-personalized ads
- Measure ad performance
- Prevent invalid clicks and fraud
- Limit how often ads are shown
This may include:
- Google’s DART cookie
- Google advertising identifiers
- Third-party ad network cookies
Users can opt out of personalized advertising at: Google Ads Settings
D. Functionality Cookies
These enable enhanced features and personalization, such as:
- Remembering preferences
- Maintaining settings between sessions
E. Social Login & Third-Party Cookies
If you log in using Google, Xbox, Facebook, or other social providers, those services may place cookies that track:
- Authentication
- Account security
- API usage
Each provider has its own privacy and cookie policies.
3. Web Beacons, Local Storage & Other Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use:
- Web beacons / pixel tags
- LocalStorage and sessionStorage
- SDK identifiers (for mobile apps)
These technologies support analytics, gameplay functionality, and advertising.
4. How Third Parties Use Cookies
Some third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites, including:
- Advertising networks
- Analytics providers
- Social login partners
- Anti-fraud tools
We do not control third-party cookies. Please review their respective policies for details.
5. Cookie Management: How You Can Control Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Browser Opt-Out Options
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Notify you before cookies are stored
Guides:
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Safari
- Edge
- Opera
Advertising Opt-Out Options
6. Consent for Cookies
Where required by law (e.g., GDPR regions):
- We display a cookie consent banner.
- Users can accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Preferences may be stored to honor their choice.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new Effective Date.
8. Contact Us
Play It Forward
Email: info@playitforward.com
Registered in: Canada
