Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how SocialGameLoop.com employs cookies and similar tracking technologies to recognize you when you visit our platform. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their usage.

Understanding Cookies

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their sites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, SocialGameLoop.com) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable features or functionality to be provided on or through the website.

Why We Use Cookies

We employ cookies for several important reasons:

• Essential Operations: Some cookies are essential for the technical operation of our platform. Without them, certain features would not function properly.
• Performance Enhancement: We use cookies to understand how visitors interact with our platform, helping us improve functionality and user experience.
• Preference Storage: Cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language settings and display preferences.
• Security Purposes: We utilize cookies to help identify and prevent security risks.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for platform operation. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.

Examples include:

• Authentication cookies to verify user sessions
• Security cookies to protect against fraudulent activity
• Load-balancing cookies to distribute network traffic

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our platform, including which pages are visited most frequently and whether error messages are received. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. We use this data to improve platform functionality and understand user behavior patterns.

Examples include:

• Page view tracking cookies
• Navigation pattern cookies
• Error detection cookies

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our platform to remember choices you make (such as your preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

Examples include:

• Preference storage cookies
• Language selection cookies
• Display customization cookies

Cookie Duration

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They enable us to link your actions during a particular browsing session.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience of our platform and limit the functionality available to you.

To manage cookies, consult your browser's help section or visit these resources:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Mobile Device Controls

Mobile device users can control cookie settings through their device settings:

• iOS Devices: Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies
• Android Devices: Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform way that browsers communicate the Do Not Track signal, and we do not currently respond to these signals.

Third-Party Cookies

In some instances, we may use trusted third-party services that may also set cookies on your device on our behalf when you visit our platform. These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using the information for any purpose other than to provide services on our behalf.

Third-Party Analytics

We may utilize third-party analytics services to help understand how users engage with our platform. These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, including cookies and your IP address. This information is used solely to compile statistical reports on platform activity.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently revised. Any changes become effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on this page.

Your Consent

By continuing to use SocialGameLoop.com after reviewing this Cookie Policy, you consent to our use of cookies as described herein. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our platform.

Additional Information

For more information about how we protect your privacy and handle your personal information, please review our comprehensive Privacy Policy. If you have questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us using the information below.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: hello@socialgameloop.com

Address: 87 Riccarton Road, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand

Phone: +64 3 867 4295