Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
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 more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow us to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential functionality: To remember your preferences like dark mode and left-handed display mode
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve the user experience
- Consent management: To remember your cookie consent preferences
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
left_handed |
Stores your left-handed display preference | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
Remembers your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They are only set if you consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose to accept or decline analytics cookies
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings
- Opt-out tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
How to Delete Cookies
You can delete cookies that have already been set. Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to remember your dark mode preference. This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our website at www.arcadegeek.co.uk.
See also our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your data.