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, to provide a better browsing experience, and to supply information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferred language, font size, and other display preferences.

In addition to traditional cookies, Frost Flame Arcade also uses localStorage, a browser-based storage mechanism that allows us to store data locally on your device. We use the prefix ffa_ for all localStorage entries. This data remains on your device and is not automatically transmitted to our servers with each page request, unlike cookies.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies we use on frostflamearcade.com, why we use them, and how you can control them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Frost Flame Arcade uses the following categories of cookies and local storage:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Platform. They enable core functionality such as age verification, security, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the Platform cannot function properly. Essential cookies do not require your consent as they are necessary for us to provide the services you have requested.

• Age Verification: Stores your age confirmation status so you are not prompted on every visit.
• Cookie Consent: Records your cookie preference choices to prevent the cookie banner from appearing repeatedly.
• Session Management: Maintains your session state as you navigate between pages.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform by collecting and reporting information about usage patterns. This data is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not personally identify individual users. We use this information to improve our arcade experiences, optimize page layouts, and enhance overall platform performance.

• Page Views: Tracks which pages are visited and how frequently.
• Session Duration: Measures the length of time users spend on the Platform.
• Navigation Paths: Identifies common paths users take through the site.
• Interaction Metrics: Records interactions with interactive modules and game features.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies allow the Platform to remember choices you make, such as your display settings, preferred language, and game configurations. These cookies provide a more personalized and convenient experience by recalling your settings each time you return to the site.

• Display Settings: Remembers your visual preferences such as theme or layout choices.
• Game Preferences: Stores settings related to Viking Voyage and other interactive modules.
• Navigation Preferences: Remembers your preferred navigation state and recently visited pages.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Platform are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the use of these cookies and cannot access them. Third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy and cookie policies of those third parties. The third-party services we may use include:

• Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to deliver the DM Sans typeface. Google may set cookies or collect data as described in their privacy policy.
• Analytics Services: We may use third-party analytics tools that set their own cookies to help us measure and analyze traffic and usage patterns on the Platform.
• Content Delivery Networks: We may use CDN services that set performance-related cookies to optimize content delivery speeds.

We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you encounter while using our Platform.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies used on Frost Flame Arcade vary in how long they remain on your device:

• Session Cookies: These temporary cookies are erased when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session state and do not collect information from your device.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. Our persistent cookies are typically set with a lifespan of up to 365 days, depending on their purpose.
• localStorage Entries: Data stored via localStorage (with the ffa_ prefix) does not expire automatically. This data persists until you manually clear your browser’s local storage or use the Platform’s built-in preference controls to reset your settings.

5. Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our Platform:

• Cookie Banner: When you first visit Frost Flame Arcade, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice will be remembered for future visits.
• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to block or delete cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being set. See Section 6 below for browser-specific instructions.
• localStorage: You can clear localStorage data through your browser’s developer tools or settings. Look for options to clear “site data” or “local storage” for frostflamearcade.com.

6. Browser Instructions

Below are instructions for managing cookies in the most popular web browsers. Please note that these instructions may vary depending on your browser version.

Google Chrome

1. Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner and select “Settings.”
2. Navigate to “Privacy and security” > “Cookies and other site data.”
3. Choose your preferred cookie setting: allow all cookies, block third-party cookies, or block all cookies.
4. To delete existing cookies, click “See all site data and permissions” and remove cookies for specific sites or clear all cookies.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the hamburger menu icon in the top-right corner and select “Settings.”
2. Navigate to “Privacy & Security.”
3. Under “Enhanced Tracking Protection,” choose Standard, Strict, or Custom to control cookie behavior.
4. To delete existing cookies, click “Manage Data” under “Cookies and Site Data” and remove cookies for specific sites.

Safari

1. Click “Safari” in the menu bar and select “Settings” (or “Preferences” on older versions).
2. Go to the “Privacy” tab.
3. Select your preferred cookie blocking option, such as “Prevent cross-site tracking.”
4. To delete existing cookies, click “Manage Website Data” and remove cookies for specific sites or all sites.

Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner and select “Settings.”
2. Navigate to “Cookies and site permissions” > “Manage and delete cookies and site data.”
3. Toggle options to allow or block cookies, or block third-party cookies specifically.
4. To delete existing cookies, click “See all cookies and site data” and remove cookies for specific sites.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or block cookies, please be aware that some features of Frost Flame Arcade may not function as intended. Specifically:

• You may be prompted to verify your age each time you visit the Platform, as your verification status cannot be saved.
• The cookie consent banner will appear on every visit since your preference cannot be recorded.
• Your game preferences and progress in Viking Voyage and other interactive modules may not be saved between sessions.
• Display and navigation preferences will not be remembered, requiring you to set them each time you visit.
• We will be unable to gather analytics data to improve your experience, which may result in a less optimized platform over time.

Essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the Platform will still be used even if you decline non-essential cookies, as they are required to provide the basic functionality you have requested.

8. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are happy to provide further clarification and address any issues you may have.

• Privacy Officer: privacy@frostflamearcade.com
• General Inquiries: hello@frostflamearcade.com
• Contact Form: Contact Us Page

We will respond to all cookie-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 business days.