Effective Date: January 1, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how MW Gamers ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and more useful.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.

• Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
• Security: Helps protect against CSRF attacks

2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve performance and user experience.

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, and bounce rate
• Performance monitoring: Identifies site speed issues

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience.

• User preferences: Language, region, or display settings
• Personalization: Recently viewed content

2.4 Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign performance.

• Google AdSense: Displays targeted advertisements
• Affiliate tracking: Tracks referrals to partner sites
• Retargeting: Shows relevant ads on other websites

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

3.1 Analytics Providers

• Google Analytics: _ga, _gid, _gat (Duration: 2 years, 24 hours, 1 minute)

3.2 Advertising Partners

• Google AdSense: Various cookies for ad personalization
• Amazon Associates: Tracking affiliate links

3.3 Social Media

• YouTube: For embedded video content
• Twitter/X: For embedded tweets or share buttons

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

5.3 Opt-Out Links

• Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Google Ads: adssettings.google.com
• Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on MW Gamers:

• Some features may not function properly
• You may need to re-enter preferences each visit
• Performance tracking will be limited
• You'll see less relevant advertisements

7. Do Not Track

MW Gamers respects Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we limit tracking to essential cookies only.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@mwgamers.com