Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: January 1, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Similar technologies include:

• Local Storage: Stores data in your browser with no expiration time
• Session Storage: Stores data for one session (until browser tab is closed)
• Pixels: Small images that track certain user actions

2. How We Use Cookies

Games4Kids uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

2.2 Functional Cookies

2.3 Analytics Cookies

3. Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use services from third parties that set their own cookies:

• Analytics Providers: To understand site usage (Google Analytics, Plausible)
• Content Delivery Networks: To serve content faster (Cloudflare)
• Embedded Content: YouTube videos, social media widgets

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Cookie Settings

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
• Using our cookie consent banner when you first visit
• Adjusting your browser settings (see below)

5.2 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

5.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific services:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies:

• Essential Cookies: The website may not function properly
• Functional Cookies: You'll lose personalization features
• Analytics Cookies: No impact on your experience (helps us improve)

7. Children and Cookies

Games4Kids is designed for use by parents and guardians. We do not knowingly collect cookie data from children under 13. If you believe a child has accessed our site unsupervised, please contact us.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. However, we respect your privacy choices and limit tracking to essential and functional purposes only.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting a notice on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Requesting new consent if required

10. Contact Us