1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
NorthernPineGlow uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and ensure our platform functions properly. We use minimal cookies and rely primarily on local storage for game data.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled:
- Age Verification: Remembers that you've verified your age
- Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
3.2 Local Storage
We use browser local storage (similar to cookies but with more capacity) to store:
- Game Progress: Your Aurora Coins balance and game state
- Preferences: Your settings and preferences
This information is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We minimize the use of third-party cookies. However, some may be present for:
- Analytics: Understanding how visitors use our platform to improve the experience
- Security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access
These third parties are bound by their own privacy policies.
5. Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Our persistent cookies include age verification and cookie consent, which remain until you clear your browser data.
6. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete all cookies
- Delete specific cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
6.2 How to Clear Cookies
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Clear Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data > Remove All
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data
6.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies
If you block or delete cookies:
- You may be asked to verify your age each visit
- Your game progress and Aurora Coins balance will be reset
- You may see the cookie consent banner repeatedly
- Some features may not work as intended
7. Local Storage Data
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save your game data. This information:
- Stays on your device and is not sent to our servers
- Persists until you clear it through browser settings
- Is separate from cookies but can be cleared similarly
- Contains your Aurora Coins balance and game progress
8. Why We Use Cookies
Cookies help us:
- Remember your age verification to comply with legal requirements
- Respect your privacy choices regarding cookies
- Provide a seamless gaming experience
- Understand how people use our platform to make improvements
- Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
9. Cookies and Privacy
We are committed to using cookies responsibly:
- We use the minimum number of cookies necessary
- We clearly explain what each cookie does
- We give you control over non-essential cookies
- We don't use cookies to track you across other websites
- We don't sell cookie data to third parties
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
11. More Information
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12. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: legal@northernpineglow.com
- Contact Us page
13. Consent
By clicking "Accept" on our cookie banner and continuing to use NorthernPineGlow, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.