Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your computer or mobile device when you visit it.
First-party cookies are set by the website you’re visiting, and only that website can read them. Additionally, a website may use external services that set their own cookies, known as third-party cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device until you delete them, while session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Each time you visit ItsPlaytime, you will be prompted to accept or decline cookies.
The purpose of cookies is to remember your preferences (like username, language, etc.) for a certain period of time. This means you don’t need to re-enter information when navigating around the site. Cookies can also help gather anonymized statistics about your browsing experience on the website.
How Does ItsPlaytime Use Cookies?
At ItsPlaytime, we primarily use first-party cookies—these are set and controlled by us, not any external entity. However, certain pages might require accepting cookies from external organizations to view specific content.Here are the three types of first-party cookies we use:
1. Visitor Preferences
These cookies are set by us and can only be read by us. They help remember your:
Decision to accept or refuse this site’s cookie policy.
Response to survey pop-ups (so you aren’t asked again).
2. Operational Cookies
Certain cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. They don’t require your consent and include:Authentication cookies.
Technical cookies needed for specific IT systems.
3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies are used for internal research purposes to help us improve the service we provide. The data gathered does not identify you personally and is not shared with third parties. Any anonymous statistics may be shared with contractors working on related projects.
You are free to refuse these analytics cookies if you prefer.
Third-Party Cookies
Some of our pages include content from external providers, such as YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter. To view this content, you may need to accept their specific cookie policies, which we don’t control. If you choose not to view third-party content, no cookies from these providers will be installed on your device. Keep in mind, their policies may change at any time.
Managing Cookies
Removing Cookies
You can remove cookies by clearing your browser’s history, which will delete all cookies from every website you’ve visited. However, this may also delete saved login information or site preferences.
Managing Site-Specific Cookies
For more control over cookies for specific sites, check your browser’s privacy and cookie settings.
Blocking Cookies
Most modern browsers allow you to block cookies entirely. However, this may require you to manually adjust settings each time you visit a website, and some features or services may not function properly (like logging into your profile).