Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot access other files on your device.

Gamivanti uses cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons and pixel tags) on the gamivanti.com platform. This policy explains what cookies we use, why, and how you can control them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session cookies: Maintain your logged-in state while you navigate the Platform
• Cookie consent cookie: Stores your cookie preference so we don't ask you again on every visit
• Security cookies: Help protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats

These cookies do not require your consent as they are essential to the operation of the site.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Platform so we can improve it. They collect information about pages visited, time spent on the site, and how users navigate between pages. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, and navigation patterns. Data is processed by Google in accordance with their privacy policy.

2.3 Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used by our third-party advertising partners to serve relevant advertisements to free members of the Platform. They may track your browsing behaviour across different websites to build a profile of your interests.

• Google AdSense / Ad Manager: Serves display advertising based on browsing behaviour and interests
• Third-party ad network cookies: May be set by advertising networks whose ads appear on the Platform

Advertising cookies are not placed for premium members who have an active premium membership.

2.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience on the Platform, such as:

• Your preferred platform filter setting on the Community Rankings page
• Your display preferences if applicable

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit Gamivanti, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to:

• Accept All: Allow all cookie categories including analytics and advertising cookies
• Reject All: Allow only strictly necessary cookies
• Customise: Choose which cookie categories you accept

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

Browser-Level Cookie Controls

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies currently stored on your device
• Delete individual cookies or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all third-party cookies

Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in or maintaining a session.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on the Platform are set by third parties. We do not control these cookies and they are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties. Third parties whose cookies may appear on the Platform include:

• Google (Analytics and Advertising)
• Other advertising network partners

5. Cookie Retention Periods

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Cookie consent preference: Stored for 12 months
• Analytics cookies: Typically 2 years (varies by provider)
• Advertising cookies: Typically 30 days to 2 years (varies by provider)

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

7. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at info@gamivanti.com.