How ArenaQuests.info uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
This Cookie Policy explains how ArenaQuests Pty Ltd ("ArenaQuests", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit arenaquests.info. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we handle your personal data.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide website operators with information about how users interact with their site.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services integrated into that website ("third-party cookies").
ArenaQuests.info uses cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| aq_cookies | Stores your cookie consent preference | 12 months | First-party |
| aq_session | Maintains your session state during a visit | Session | First-party |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the structure, content, and performance of arenaquests.info.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Third-party |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users (24-hour) | 24 hours | Third-party |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your gaming genre preferences or newsletter subscription status. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| aq_prefs | Stores your genre and display preferences | 6 months | First-party |
| aq_nl_status | Remembers newsletter subscription status | 12 months | First-party |
In addition to cookies, we use the browser's localStorage API to store your cookie consent preference (the aq_cookies key). This is a client-side storage mechanism that persists until you clear your browser data. It is used solely to avoid showing you the cookie consent banner on every visit.
Some cookies on arenaquests.info are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and user behaviour. Google Analytics cookies are governed by Google's Privacy Policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy.
We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or any cookies that track your browsing activity across other websites for commercial purposes.
When you first visit arenaquests.info, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage and cookies, which will cause the consent banner to reappear on your next visit.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of arenaquests.info may not function as intended. Specifically:
Core content — including game reviews, tournament listings, and editorial articles — will remain fully accessible regardless of your cookie settings.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our use of cookies evolves or as legal requirements change. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
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