1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, track usage patterns, and improve your experience.
2. GDPR Compliance & Consent
For EU Users: We are GDPR compliant. When you first visit, you will see a cookie consent banner asking for your permission before non-essential cookies are set.
- Accept All: You consent to all cookies, including analytics and advertising.
- Reject: We will only use essential cookies. You can change your preference anytime.
- Change Anytime: Your preference is stored in localStorage. Clear your cache to reset.
For Non-EU Users: By continuing to use the site, you implicitly consent to our cookie practices as described below.
3. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Game to function:
- Player Token: Identifies you in game sessions. This is a unique identifier that doesn't reveal personal information. (Non-expiring, stored locally)
- Room Session: Maintains your game room connection. Required to keep your game state synchronized. (Deleted when you leave the game)
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website:
- _ga: Tracks unique visitors (expires in 2 years)
- _gat: Rate-limits requests to Google Analytics (expires in 1 minute)
We use IP anonymization so your full IP address is never sent to Google.
Advertising Cookies
If ads are enabled on your page, the following cookies may be set:
4- Google AdSense: Personalizes ads and measures performance
- Third-party Ad Networks: May set cookies for ad targeting and measurement
You can opt-out of personalized advertising through Google Ad Personalization settings.
3. How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site data
Opt-Out Options
Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to disable tracking.
Google Ads: Adjust your ad preferences to limit personalized advertising.
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential Cookies: If you disable essential cookies, the Game may not function properly. You may be unable to maintain game sessions or remember your player information.
Analytics & Advertising Cookies: Disabling these will not affect Game functionality, but will limit our ability to improve the experience and show relevant content.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some content on our website may come from third parties that set their own cookies:
- Google (Analytics & AdSense): View their privacy policy
- YouTube (embedded videos): View their policies
6. Your Consent
By continuing to use Undercover Word, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent by changing your browser settings or opting out through the methods described above.
7. Your Consent & Withdrawal
EU Users: You gave us consent via the banner. You can withdraw consent at any time by:
- Changing your browser cookie settings
- Clearing your localStorage (includes consent preferences)
- Using an opt-out tool for Google Analytics 9
Once you withdraw consent, non-essential cookies will not be set on your next visit.
8. Privacy & Cookies
For more information about how we collect and use data, please see our Privacy Policy.
8. Contact Us
Questions about our Cookies Policy? Contact us at:
Email: contact@undercoverword.com