Cookies Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
This Cookies Policy describes how lightplayworld ("we," "us," or "our") makes use of cookies and similar tracking technologies when you access our website or use our services. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy, unless you choose to disable them.
1. What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve a variety of important roles to improve your browsing experience. Session cookies are temporary and are removed when you close your browser, while persistent cookies stay on your device until they expire or you delete them. We may also use other tracking tools such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage to gather information about your interactions with our platform.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several types of cookies, each with its own purpose:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are absolutely necessary for our website to operate correctly:
- session_id: Keeps you logged in during your session (removed when you close your browser)
- cookie_consent: Stores your cookie choices for one year
- security_token: Protects against cross-site request forgery (session only)
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us analyze how visitors use our website:
- _ga: Google Analytics cookie that identifies unique users (2 years)
- _gid: Google Analytics cookie that distinguishes users (24 hours)
- _gat: Google Analytics cookie used to limit request rates (1 minute)
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to enhance your experience:
- language: Saves your chosen language (1 year)
- theme: Remembers your selected visual theme (1 year)
- volume_pref: Stores your preferred game volume (6 months)
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to show you relevant marketing content:
- fr: Facebook Pixel cookie for ad analytics (3 months)
- NID: Google Ads cookie for personalized advertising (6 months)
3. Third-Party Cookies and Services
We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Google Analytics helps us understand how users interact with our site. It collects data anonymously and provides reports on website trends without identifying individuals. This information helps us improve the user experience and the relevance of our content.
Facebook Pixel
Facebook Pixel allows us to track the effectiveness of our advertising by monitoring actions taken on our website. This enables us to display relevant ads to interested users on Facebook and track conversions across devices.
Hotjar
Hotjar provides insights into user behavior through heatmaps, session recordings, and surveys. This tool helps us spot usability issues and improve the user journey on our platform.
4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have several ways to control cookies on our site:
Browser Settings
Most browsers let you manage cookies in their settings. You can usually:
- Remove existing cookies via your browser's privacy options
- Block all or certain types of cookies in your browser settings
- Set preferences for specific sites using browser extensions
- Get alerts when cookies are set through your browser's configuration
Please refer to your browser's help section for detailed instructions. Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies may affect website performance and limit your access to some features.
Opt-Out Tools
For advertising cookies, you can use these industry-standard opt-out tools:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info/
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
Our Cookie Consent Manager
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using our Cookie Settings panel, which is available in the footer of every page. This lets you enable or disable different categories of cookies while keeping essential ones active. Your choices will be saved for one year or until you clear your browser cookies.
5. Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may revise this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting a clear notice on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. In some cases, we may contact you directly about major updates.
We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies and tracking technologies. By continuing to use our website after changes are made, you accept the updated policy.
6. Contact Details
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of tracking technologies, please reach out to our Data Protection Officer:
lightplayworld
Vestre Ringvei 5, 1831 Askim, Norway
Email: support@lightplayworld.games
Phone: +47 406 96 111
For questions specifically about cookies, please include "Cookie Policy Question" in your subject line. We usually respond within 5 business days.