Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
At Digital Game Trends, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
- Session management cookies
- Security cookies
- Load balancing cookies
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Google Analytics cookies
- Page view tracking
- User behavior analysis
- Traffic source identification
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
- Language preferences
- Theme settings
- Newsletter subscription status
- Search preferences
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.
- Targeted advertising
- Ad performance measurement
- Frequency capping
- Cross-site tracking prevention
Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners to help us analyze website usage and improve our services:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behavior tracking
- Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
- Content Delivery Networks: For faster content loading
Cookie Duration
Cookies may be either “session” cookies or “persistent” cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
Most of our cookies are persistent and will remain on your device for up to 2 years, unless you delete them manually.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent.
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your user experience.
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific types of cookies:
- Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Advertising Cookies: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
- Social Media Cookies: Adjust your privacy settings on respective platforms
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us