Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how HytaleForge uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like:
- User authentication and session management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Remembering your login status
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to work.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences:
- Language and region preferences
- Display settings (theme, layout)
- Recently viewed resources
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Features used
- Error reports
This data is aggregated and anonymized to help us improve our services.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- Clerk - Authentication and user management
- Cloudflare - Security and performance optimization
These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
4. Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Chrome - Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox - Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari - Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge - Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Opting Out
You can opt out of non-essential cookies, but this may affect your experience:
- Some features may not work properly
- You may need to re-enter preferences each visit
- Personalization features will be limited
5. Cookie Duration
- Session Cookies - Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies - Remain for a set period (typically 30 days to 1 year)
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through browser cookie settings.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@hytaleforge.com.