Cookie Information
Understanding how we use cookies on our platform
What Are Cookies
Small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and improve functionality.
Why We Use Them
Cookies help us provide a better experience by remembering your settings and understanding how you use our service.
Your Control
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer or mobile device when you visit them. They're widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to site owners.
Cookies serve many purposes:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Keep you signed in during your session
- Understand how you use the website
- Improve website performance and functionality
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems.
What They Do:
- Enable basic navigation and access to secure areas
- Remember your cookie consent choices
- Maintain session information as you browse
- Ensure forms work correctly
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
2. Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
What They Do:
- Count visits and traffic sources to measure site performance
- Track which pages are most and least popular
- Monitor how visitors navigate through the site
- Identify technical issues and areas for improvement
Duration: Typically 1-2 years
3. Functional Cookies
Purpose: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization based on your choices.
What They Do:
- Remember your game preferences
- Store your language and region settings
- Recall your display preferences
- Recognize you when you return to our site
Duration: Persistent cookies (remain until you delete them)
Cookie Details
Session Storage
Name: playcirclecommunity_cookies_accepted
Purpose: Stores your cookie consent choice
Type: Session storage
Duration: Deleted when browser closes
Other Technical Cookies
We use additional cookies for technical purposes such as:
- CSRF protection tokens to prevent security breaches
- Session identifiers for form submissions
- Temporary storage for game state information
Third-Party Cookies
We minimize the use of third-party cookies. When present, they're typically from:
- Analytics Services: Help us understand site usage patterns
- Game Providers: Enable game functionality and features
These third parties have their own privacy policies independent of ours. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand their practices.
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
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 → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Mobile Devices
For mobile browsers, check your device settings or browser menu for cookie management options.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can use our service without cookies, disabling them may affect your experience:
- You may see the cookie notice repeatedly
- Some features may not work properly
- Your preferences won't be remembered between visits
- Game functionality may be limited
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there's no universal standard for how to respond to DNT signals. As such, we don't alter our practices in response to DNT signals.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make significant updates, we'll notify you through our website or via email.
Questions?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Email: info@playcirclecommunity.com
Phone: +1 250 487 9316
Address: 478 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6N7, Canada
Related Information
For more information about how we protect your privacy, please see our Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions.
Last Updated: November 30, 2025