Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

2. How We Use Cookies

GameCraft uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services. We use cookies for various purposes, including:

• Essential website functionality
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
• Providing personalized content and recommendations
• Ensuring website security
• Delivering relevant marketing content

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:

• Security and authentication
• Form submission and data validation
• Session management
• Load balancing

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as:

• Which pages are visited most often
• How long users spend on each page
• Error messages encountered
• Loading times and performance metrics

This information helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience, including:

• Language preferences
• Region or country selection
• Text size and display preferences
• Previously completed forms

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver personalized advertising and marketing content. They help us:

• Show relevant course recommendations
• Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Provide social media integration

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow certain third-party services to place cookies on your device. These include:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Device and browser information
• Traffic sources and referral sites

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit Google's Analytics Cookie Usage.

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media sharing buttons and widgets from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. These platforms may set cookies when you interact with their content.

4.3 Payment Processors

When you make payments through our website, our payment processors may set cookies to ensure secure transactions and prevent fraud.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

5.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are essential for website functionality during your visit.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close the browser
• Set notifications when cookies are being sent

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

6.3 Opting Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
• Personalization features will be limited
• We may not be able to remember your preferences

8. Mobile Applications

If we develop mobile applications in the future, they may use similar technologies to cookies, including:

• Mobile device identifiers
• Local storage
• Software Development Kits (SDKs)
• Application programming interfaces (APIs)

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you through our website or by email
• Provide prominent notice of material changes

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies and tracking technologies, including:

• The right to be informed about cookie usage
• The right to consent to non-essential cookies
• The right to withdraw consent
• The right to object to certain types of tracking

11. International Considerations

Cookie laws vary by jurisdiction. We comply with applicable laws in the regions where we operate, including:

• EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR
• Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

12. Contact Us

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

13. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out