Effective Date: December 18, 2024
At Insomniac Games Inc, we value your privacy and are committed to providing a transparent and user-friendly experience on our website. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, as well as how you can manage your preferences regarding these technologies. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and enable certain features of the website to function. Cookies store information that can help us identify users and their preferences, improve website performance, and track user behavior for purposes such as analytics and advertising.
Cookies can be classified into two broad categories:
· First-party cookies: These are cookies set by the website you are visiting.
· Third-party cookies: These are cookies set by domains other than the one you are currently visiting, often used by external services like advertising partners or analytics providers.
We use cookies for various purposes on our website. The primary purposes are:
a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the website. Without them, you may not be able to use some of the website's features or services. Essential cookies include, for example, cookies that allow us to recognize your login details and authenticate users for secure areas of the site.
· Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies.
b) Performance Cookies
Performance cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages they visit most often and if they encounter any error messages. These cookies are used to improve the functionality of our website by optimizing page load times, user interface design, and ensuring that the website is functioning correctly.
· Examples: Google Analytics, Hotjar, or similar tools.
c) Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable our website to remember your preferences and choices, such as language, font size, or region. These cookies are used to enhance your experience by providing customized content and settings based on your preferences.
· Examples: Language preference cookies, region-based customization cookies.
d) Targeting/Advertising Cookies
We use targeting or advertising cookies to deliver personalized ads to you. These cookies track your online activities and may be used to provide advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. Third-party advertisers may also place these cookies to build a profile of your browsing habits.
· Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, or other third-party ad networks.
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
a) Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your web browser. They are necessary for the proper functioning of the website during your session.
b) Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time, which can range from a few minutes to several years. These cookies help us remember your preferences and actions across sessions, so you don't need to reset them each time you visit our site. For example, persistent cookies might remember your login information or language preference.
c) First-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are those that we place on your device when you visit our website. These cookies are essential for website functionality and are usually used for purposes like analytics and preferences.
d) Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are set by third-party companies that provide services to us, such as analytics and advertising providers. These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites and offer you personalized content and advertisements based on your interests.
We understand that you may want to manage or control the cookies placed on your device. You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time through the following options:
a) Cookie Consent Banner
When you visit our website for the first time, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can accept or reject cookies based on your preferences. You can also choose to manage your settings by selecting specific categories of cookies you want to allow.
b) Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete cookies, or set preferences to be notified when cookies are set. Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.
· For Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
· For Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
· For Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data.
· For Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies.
For further guidance, you can refer to the “Help” section of your browser for specific instructions.
c) Opting Out of Third-Party Cookies
You can also opt out of third-party advertising cookies by visiting the following websites:
· Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): www.networkadvertising.org/choices
· Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): www.aboutads.info/choices
Please note that opting out of personalized advertising will not stop ads from being shown to you; it will just limit the ads to those that are not tailored to your interests.
Cookies may collect certain types of data, such as:
· IP address
· Device type (mobile or desktop)
· Browser type and version
· Date and time of visit
· Referring website or search query
· Pages visited and duration of visit
· Interaction with the website’s content (e.g., clicks, scrolling)
This data is generally used to improve website performance, analyze user behavior, and provide targeted advertising. Please note that we do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) directly from cookies unless you provide it during your interaction with the website (e.g., through registration or contact forms).
We take your privacy seriously and implement appropriate security measures to protect the data collected through cookies. However, it’s important to note that no method of data transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, but we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
The data collected via cookies will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. After that, the data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
Our website may contain links to other websites or services that are not operated by us. These third-party sites may use cookies or similar tracking technologies, and we recommend you review their privacy and cookie policies. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies and protecting your privacy.
If you have any questions about our Cookies Policy or how we use cookies on our website, please feel free to contact us. For questions, disputes, or complaints, you may contact us via the "Contact Us" page or via email [email protected].