1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your overall user experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot disable these cookies in our systems, and they do not store any personally identifiable information.
- Analytics / Measurement Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and errors encountered. We use this data to improve website performance and user experience. (Examples include Microsoft Clarity and Google Analytics.)
- Functional / Personalization Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and choices, such as language settings or login details, and to provide enhanced features that personalize your experience.
- Advertising / Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and content, limit how often you see a particular ad, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set by us or third-party advertising partners.
3. Tools We Use
We use third-party tools that rely on cookies and similar technologies:
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4): Tracks user behavior and website performance. Learn more at Google Cookies Policy.
- Microsoft Clarity: Provides heatmaps and session recordings to improve user experience. Learn more at Microsoft Clarity Terms.
- HubSpot: Uses cookies for customer relationship management, forms, and marketing automation. Learn more at HubSpot Cookie Policy.
4. How We Ask for Consent
When you first visit VerdantWorld.games, you are asked to accept our Privacy Policy and this Cookie Policy. By accepting, you agree that we may use cookies for the purposes described. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.
5. Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can block or delete cookies, but please note that some features of the website may not function properly if you do so.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes means you accept the updated policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at privacy@verdantworld.games.