Cookie Policy
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This sets out what cookies are (including the types of cookies we use), why we use them on our Services and our website and the choices you have with regards to the use of cookies on your device or browser. This Policy applies to both the use of our websites (each a “Website”) as well as our games, software and other services, including SimpleMMO, IdleMMO and Haunty (whether that is the desktop, web or app version) (the “Services”).
SUMMARY
When you visit our Website or interact with us through our Services we use a range of cookies and other similar technologies to store information we collect about you in order to provide you with a better and safer experience.
Here, we have summarised the key things we think you should know about how we use cookies. For detailed information about how we use these technologies our full Cookie Policy follows this summary.
Cookies come in a variety of forms but are essentially small data files used to collect and store information about you. We use them for a variety of different functions: some are strictly necessary and are required for the smooth and safe operation of our Website and Services, others allow us to manage your preferences and remember you for future visits.
The majority of our cookies are linked to your browser session (session cookies) and disappear once you close your browser; others remain on your device for a longer period (persistent cookies). We, being Galahad Creative Ltd and our partners (who help us with various aspects of our business), serve those cookies and only we can read them. However, a number of third-parties who have integrated with our Website (such as our security and payment providers) may also set cookies. We have no control over these cookies, but you can still block them (just not through us). For all cookies, you are free to block, delete, or disable these technologies as you wish and for the most part, this can be managed through your browser or device settings. However, please be mindful that blocking or disabling certain cookies (particularly strictly necessary or functional ones) could affect availability and functionality and, in some circumstances, you may not be able to access all or parts of our Website or Services.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small data files that are placed and stored on the device (be it your computer, tablet, mobile phone or through your browser) you use to access either our “Website” or our Services.
They allow us to record certain pieces of information whenever you visit or interact with us through the Website or Services.
The types of information that we collect through cookies includes your device type, operating system, browser type, the website you visited, your time of visit, whether you have accessed our Website from another website (i.e., a referring website), your IP address, as well as information about your preferences (such as your language).
TYPES OF COOKIES
Just like at your local supermarket, our cookies come in a variety of types.
Technologies
Cookies come in a variety of forms and include:
- Other similar technologies: we also use various other technologies to collect information which operate similar to cookies such as local storage.
Session Vs Persistent
- Session Cookies: these are cookies that are linked to your browser session and allow us to link your actions during that particular session, they only last as long as your online session, and disappear from your computer or device when you close your internet browser.
- Persistent Cookies: these cookies are stored on your device after your browser has been closed and have a defined expiry date. Persistent cookies are helpful where we need to know who you are when you are using more than one browsing session, such as to remember you for your next visit or your selected preferences.
First-Party vs Third-Party
Cookies can be provided directly by us, via us on behalf of a third-party, or directly by a third-party themselves.
- First-Party cookies: These cookies are set by the website you’re visiting and only that website can read them.
- Third-Party cookies: These cookies are set by a third-party site you are visiting from or from a third-party who has integrated with our Website (such as our security and payment providers). We are not responsible for, or have any control over, these types of third-party cookies – you can still block or disable them, just not through us.
WHY WE USE COOKIES
Cookies are incredibly helpful both to us and for you. We use cookies to remember information about you in order to better tailor your experience when you access our Website and Services.
We also use them to:
- Remember information about you when you log-in, so you do not have to give this information over and over again;
- Remember any preferences you select when you first visit (such as your country-specific landing page, or your language preferences) and whether you have already seen any bannering that is displayed only to first time visitors (such as the banner letting you know we use cookies);
- Keep both our Website and Services secure and you secure when using them, such as by identifying irregular site behaviour, enabling security features and to allow access to secure areas of our Website and Services.
HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies for a variety of reasons:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are cookies that are required for the smooth and safe operation of our Website and Services. These include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our Website or Services and remember any security settings. Without these types of cookies your use of the Website or Services as well as your security could be affected.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies are used to recognise you when you return to our Website and Services. They enable us to personalise our content for you and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language, region and landing page, font size etc.) and whether you have visited the Website or Services before so that bannering/messaging for new visitors is not displayed to you.
THE COOKIES WE USE
These are the kinds of cookies our Website and Services set, what they are for and how long they last. Our analytics provider, Fathom Analytics, does not use cookies, and we do not use advertising cookies. Our company website (galahadcreative.com) doesn’t set any cookies of its own; it keeps your light or dark theme choice in your browser’s local storage until you clear it.
| Purpose | Type | Used by | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keeping you logged in and protecting the forms you submit | Strictly necessary | All our games and services | 2 to 12 hours, or 400 days if you choose to be remembered |
| Logging you in with Google or Apple | Strictly necessary | IdleMMO | 5 minutes |
| Recognising your device and detecting bots, to prevent cheating, duplicate accounts and abuse | Strictly necessary | SimpleMMO, IdleMMO | Up to 1 year |
| Remembering your preferences, such as your language, chat and menu settings, and tutorial progress | Functionality | SimpleMMO, IdleMMO | Up to 2 years |
Third-party cookies
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Type | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cloudflare | Protecting our websites from bots and abuse, and remembering that you passed a security check | Strictly necessary | 30 minutes, unless a security check sets longer |
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Stripe | Helping prevent fraud when you pay by card in SimpleMMO | Strictly necessary | 1 year, 30 minutes |
YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies.
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. However, cookies are an important part of how our Website and Services work, so you should be aware that if you choose to remove cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our Services and, in some circumstances, you may not be able to access all or parts of our Website or Services.
If third-party cookies are disabled on your browser, some features on our Website may not work as you would expect. However, you can always set exceptions via your browser to allow third-party cookies for our website.
For further information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device and how to manage and delete them, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.eu.