Cookie Policy

Last revision: 06/12/2025

This cookie policy clarifies what cookies are, how we implement them on VerifiedGameRanks.org, which cookie types we employ, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

Cookie Definition

Cookies are compact text documents positioned on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when visiting a website. They assist websites in remembering details about your visit, such as language selections, your session, and your preferences.

Cookies enable websites to operate more effectively and enhance your user experience. They contain no personally identifiable information such as name or address, unless you have supplied such information explicitly.

Our Cookie Usage

VerifiedGameRanks.org employs cookies for several purposes:

• Functionality: Ensure our platform operates correctly and provides access to fundamental features
• Security: Defend our platform and our members from threats such as CSRF attacks
• Preferences: Remember your selections, such as cookie approval
• Performance: Comprehend how members interact with our platform to refine services

Cookie Categories We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are absolutely essential for you to utilize the platform's functions. Without these cookies, certain services, such as the contact form, will not operate properly.

Examples:

• Session cookies: Preserve your session while you navigate the platform
• Security cookies: Defend forms against unauthorized submission (CSRF tokens)
• Consent cookies: Remember your decision to approve cookies

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies assist in providing an enhanced and more personalized experience. They remember your selections and allow us to offer superior features.

Examples:

• Remember your language selection
• Store volume settings and game preferences
• Preserve user interface preferences

Performance Cookies

These cookies gather anonymous information about how visitors utilize our platform. All gathered data is aggregated and anonymous, assisting us in understanding which pages are most popular and how members navigate our platform.

Examples:

• Track pages visited
• Measure time spent on the platform
• Identify errors and issues

Third-Party Cookies

In certain instances, we also employ cookies supplied by trusted third parties. Third-party cookies can track your usage across multiple websites to deliver more targeted content.

We don't control the cookies established by these third parties. More information about these cookies can be located in the privacy policies of the respective service providers.

Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are eliminated when you close your browser. They assist us in tracking your activities during a single session.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a designated period or until you remove them manually. They remember your preferences at future visits.

Cookie Management

You possess full control over cookie usage on your device. You can manage and eliminate cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies already stored on your computer and configure most browsers to prevent them from being established.

Browser Configuration

Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can adjust your browser configuration to block cookies or alert you when cookies are transmitted to your device.

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and site data
• Safari: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Cookie Deletion Consequences

Please understand that deleting or blocking cookies may affect our platform's functionality. Some features may not operate correctly or at all without cookies. For example, our contact form requires session cookies to function securely.

Personalization Cookies

We may employ cookies to personalize content and offers based on your interests and browsing patterns. This assists us in providing you with a more relevant and engaging experience on our platform.

Analysis and Performance Monitoring

We utilize cookies to analyze how visitors interact with our platform. This information assists us in:

• Identifying popular games and content
• Comprehending navigation patterns
• Detecting and fixing technical problems
• Enhancing the user interface and user experience
• Optimizing platform performance

Social Media and Embedded Content

Our platform may contain embedded content or features from social media platforms. These services may establish their own cookies on your device to track your activity. We don't control these cookies and recommend you review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

Cookie Consent

When you visit VerifiedGameRanks.org for the first time, you'll observe a cookie banner requesting consent. By clicking "Accept" or by continuing to use the platform, you consent to our cookie usage as described in this policy.

Your consent is stored in a cookie so we don't need to request consent again during the same session.

Policy Updates

We may periodically update this cookie policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or practice. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we employ cookies.

Significant modifications will be announced through a noticeable message on our platform.

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit the following resources:

• aboutcookies.org - An independent information site about cookies
• allaboutcookies.org - Detailed guides on managing cookies in different browsers
• youronlinechoices.com - Information about behavioural advertising and privacy

Contact Information

If you have questions about our cookie usage or this policy, please contact us:

Email: info@verifiedgameranks.org
Address: 42 Roslyn Road, Dunedin 9010, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 467 8924

Your Privacy Rights

Your privacy is important to us. For more detailed information about how we gather, utilize, and protect your personal information, please read our complete Privacy Policy.