Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide information to site owners, and to enable certain features and functionalities that would not otherwise be possible.

Cookies can be "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services are embedded in the website ("third-party cookies").

In addition to traditional cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as localStorage, which stores data locally in your browser. On Phantom Rush Arcade, we use localStorage to remember your age verification status and cookie consent preferences so that you are not repeatedly prompted on return visits. These local storage items function similarly to cookies but are managed entirely within your browser rather than being sent with every HTTP request.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

The following table provides an overview of the cookies and similar technologies used on Phantom Rush Arcade:

3. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies and storage items are essential for the basic operation of our platform. They enable core functionality such as age verification status persistence and cookie consent management. Without these, the platform cannot function as intended.

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie preferences panel because they are fundamental to the platform's operation. They do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and are used solely to enable the features you have requested or that are required for legal compliance.

4. Performance Cookies

Performance cookies collect anonymized information about how visitors use our platform, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. These cookies do not identify individual visitors and are used solely to improve the performance and usability of our platform.

Data collected by performance cookies is aggregated and anonymized before analysis. We use this information to understand usage patterns, identify technical issues, and make improvements that benefit all users. If you decline performance cookies, we will have less data about how the platform performs, but your experience will not be materially affected.

5. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the platform to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, they may remember your preferred display settings, language preferences, or the region you are accessing from.

The information collected by functional cookies may be anonymized and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites. If you disable functional cookies, some non-essential features may not function as intended, but core platform functionality will remain available.

6. Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information. We use Google Analytics to gather data about page views, session duration, traffic sources, and navigation paths. This information helps us understand what content resonates with our audience and where improvements are needed.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data in an anonymous form. The information generated is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers that may be located outside of Canada. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses to further protect visitor privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available free from Google.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on Phantom Rush Arcade and in your browser:

Our Cookie Banner: When you first visit the platform, our cookie banner gives you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored and respected on subsequent visits.

Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are instructions for the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. You can block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or clear cookies when you close Chrome.
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers Standard, Strict, and Custom tracking protection levels.
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy. Safari blocks cross-site tracking by default. You can also block all cookies or manage website data individually.
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data. Edge offers Basic, Balanced, and Strict tracking prevention levels.

localStorage: To clear localStorage data (used for age verification and cookie consent), you can use your browser's developer tools (usually accessible via F12) and navigate to the Application or Storage tab, then clear localStorage entries for phantomrusharcade.com.

Please note that disabling or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our platform. Strictly necessary cookies are required for the platform to operate, and blocking them may prevent you from accessing certain features.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Phantom Rush Arcade
Email: privacy@phantomrusharcade.com
Contact Form: phantomrusharcade.com/contact

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our cookie practices or applicable legislation. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.