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What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They enable the site to remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide you with a more personalised experience. Cookies can be session-based (deleted when you close the browser) or persistent (remaining for a set period or until you delete them).
How We Use Cookies
playHaloNetwork.games uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
- Functional — To manage age verification and cookie consent. Without these, certain features of the site would not operate correctly.
- Analytics — To understand how visitors interact with our pages, which sections are most viewed, and how traffic flows. This helps us improve content and usability.
- Performance — To optimise loading times and ensure the site runs smoothly across different devices and browsers.
Types of Cookies We Use
The following table summarises the cookies used on this site:
| Name / Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Essential — Age Verification Stores confirmation that the visitor has verified their age |
Session / Persistent | Essential |
| Essential — Consent Stores your choice regarding cookie acceptance |
Persistent (1 year) | Essential |
| Functional — Preferences Remembers language or display settings where applicable |
Session or 30 days | Functional |
| Analytics — Page Views Helps us understand which pages are most frequently visited |
24–48 hours | Analytics |
| Analytics — Traffic Aggregate data on how users reach and navigate the site |
Up to 30 days | Analytics |
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use the browser’s local storage for essential site behaviour. The following keys may be stored:
- phn_age_verified — Confirms that the age gate has been completed. Prevents repeated prompts on return visits.
- phn_cookies_accepted — Records your decision to accept (or decline) non-essential cookies. Ensures we respect your choice across sessions.
Data stored in local storage remains until you clear it manually or until the browser removes it according to its own policies.
Third-Party Cookies
Certain embedded content may set cookies from external services. For example:
- Google Maps — Our contact page may embed a map. Google may place cookies to operate and improve its service. Refer to Google’s privacy policy for details.
- Google Fonts — We use Google Fonts (Cinzel and Inter) for typography. Google may set cookies or use other tracking when fonts are loaded. Their practices are governed by Google’s policies.
We do not control these third-party cookies. You can manage or block them through your browser settings or via the provider’s own tools.
Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Typical paths are:
- Chrome — Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari — Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge — Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
If you disable essential cookies, some parts of the site may not work as intended (for example, age verification or consent preferences). Non-essential cookies can be disabled without affecting core functionality.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised when changes are made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please visit our contact page or email support@playHaloNetwork.games.