Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

2. How We Use Cookies

CounterHit Games uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior
• Performance cookies: Help us identify areas for improvement

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Language cookies: Remember your language preferences

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties.

Third-party services we use include:

• Google Analytics (analytics)
• YouTube (embedded videos)
• Social media platforms (sharing buttons)

4. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

• Accept: Allow all cookies
• Decline: Block non-essential cookies
• Settings: Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

• Notify you when cookies are being set
• Block all cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

• 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 and site permissions

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please note that some features of our website may not function properly. This may include:

• Inability to save preferences
• Reduced functionality of interactive features
• Less personalized experience

7. Types of Data Collected

Cookies may collect the following types of information:

• IP addresses (anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent
• Click patterns and navigation paths

8. Data Retention

Cookie data is retained for different periods depending on the type:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Retained for up to 2 years
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or other means.

10. International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the jurisdiction where our servers are located, please note that your data may be transferred across international borders. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at: