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Cookie Policy

Information about the cookies used on shadowarcade.info and how to manage your preferences.

Last updated: 1 January 2024 | Applies to: shadowarcade.info

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, but they may be linked to personal information that you have provided to us. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on shadowarcade.info, why we use them, and how you can control them.

2. How We Use Cookies

Shadow Arcade uses cookies and similar technologies (such as localStorage and sessionStorage) on shadowarcade.info for the following purposes:

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for shadowarcade.info to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as confirming your age or setting your cookie preferences.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
age_confirmed Stores your age verification confirmation Session sessionStorage
cookies_accepted Stores your cookie consent preference Persistent localStorage

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of shadowarcade.info. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

4. Local Storage and Session Storage

In addition to traditional cookies, shadowarcade.info uses localStorage and sessionStorage — browser-based storage mechanisms — to save your preferences (such as cookie consent and age verification) locally on your device. These are not transmitted to our servers.

5. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit shadowarcade.info, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. You can choose to accept all cookies or decline non-essential cookies.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options", "Preferences", or "Settings" menu of your browser. Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:

Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of shadowarcade.info. In particular, disabling sessionStorage may prevent the age gate from remembering your verification during a session.

6. Clearing Your Stored Preferences

To reset your cookie consent or age verification preferences, you can clear your browser's localStorage and sessionStorage data. In most browsers, this can be done via Developer Tools (F12) > Application > Storage > Clear Site Data, or through your browser's privacy/history settings.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

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

For more information about cookies in general, you can visit allaboutcookies.org.

For information about your privacy rights under Australian law, visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).