Cookie Policy – Arcadia Archive

This Cookie Policy explains how Arcadia Archive uses cookies and similar tracking technologies in connection with our video games website, digital store, community features, streaming services, and related platforms (“Services”). By using our Services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device—computer, console, or mobile device—when you visit a website or interact with online services. They help our platform recognize your device, store your preferences, and provide a personalized and secure gaming experience. Cookies can be session-based (deleted when you close the browser or app) or persistent (stored until a set expiration date).

2. Why We Use Cookies

Account Management: Remember your login credentials, save game progress, and maintain session security.
Gameplay Optimization: Store settings such as graphics, audio, controls, and in-game preferences.
Performance Monitoring: Track loading times, game crashes, and server performance to improve user experience.
Analytics: Understand player behavior, popular games, and session trends to enhance our platform and services.
Personalized Recommendations: Suggest games, updates, or events based on your activity and preferences.
Security and Fraud Prevention: Detect unusual activity and prevent unauthorized access to accounts.
Marketing and Promotions: Deliver relevant offers, promotions, and content without being repetitive or intrusive.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality, login, multiplayer access, purchases, and secure sessions.
Performance and Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymized data on player interactions to improve services and game design.
Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences such as platform, audio/video settings, and favorite genres.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies: Deliver promotions and recommendations based on user interests.
Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing, invitations, community interactions, and integration with external platforms.

4. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our Services to support essential functionality and improve gameplay.
Third-Party Cookies: Placed by partners providing analytics, advertising, or multiplayer infrastructure.

5. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies: Active only while the browser or app is open; deleted at session end.
Persistent Cookies: Stored until a defined expiration date or manual deletion for saved settings.

6. Data Collected Through Cookies

Device type, operating system, and browser version.
IP address and approximate location.
Gameplay data: session length, achievements, purchases, and multiplayer activity.
User preferences: audio/video settings, interface layout, saved configurations.
Error reports and performance logs to optimize services.

All collected data is anonymized where possible and used solely to enhance the gaming experience and maintain security.

7. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser or device settings, including blocking or deleting cookies entirely, managing which types of cookies you accept, and adjusting preferences for essential or non-essential cookies. Disabling essential cookies may prevent login, multiplayer functionality, or access to certain services.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are intended for users who meet the legal age requirements in their jurisdiction. For younger users, cookie use is limited to essential functions, and no targeted advertising is provided without verified parental consent.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, services, or legal requirements. Updates are effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of Services indicates acceptance of any changes.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you may contact our support team through the communication channels provided in our Privacy Policy.