Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.

Important: Cookies do not contain any personal identification information and cannot be used to identify you individually.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Security features and age verification status
• Session management
• Platform accessibility features
• Cookie consent preferences

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for platform operation.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features:

• Language preferences
• Game filter selections
• Display preferences
• Virtual coin balance information

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our platform:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Game popularity and usage patterns
• Technical performance monitoring
• Error tracking and improvement opportunities

All analytics data is aggregated and anonymous.

2.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us improve platform performance by:

• Measuring page load times
• Identifying technical issues
• Optimizing content delivery
• Testing new features

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party service providers who also set cookies on your device. These include:

• Game Providers: For delivering game content and demo functionality
• Analytics Services: To help us understand platform usage
• Security Services: To protect against fraud and ensure platform safety

We carefully select third-party providers who comply with data protection regulations.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Most of our cookies are session cookies. Persistent cookies typically expire within 12 months.

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all third-party cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close the browser

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

5.3 Our Cookie Banner

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

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Manage your cookie preferences

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

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our platform may not function properly:

• Your preferences may not be saved
• The game may not load correctly
• You may need to re-verify your age each visit
• Platform performance may be affected

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for platform operation.

7. Social Casino Context

Important Reminder:

• Our platform is a social casino for entertainment only
• All gameplay uses virtual currency with no real monetary value
• Cookies do not track any real money transactions
• You cannot win real money or prizes
• Virtual coins cannot be exchanged for real money

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is strictly for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years of age.

If we become aware that a user under 18 has provided information, we will delete it immediately.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New legal or regulatory requirements
• Improvements to our platform
• Feedback from users

We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our platform.

10. Contact Us About Cookies

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

Email: privacy@olyvranthosforge.com

Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry

We will respond to your inquiry within 7 business days.

11. New Zealand Privacy Act Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, including:

• Transparent information about cookie usage
• User control over non-essential cookies
• Secure storage and handling of cookie data
• Right to access and delete cookie data

12. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and privacy:

• NZ Privacy Commissioner: www.privacy.org.nz
• About Cookies: www.aboutcookies.org
• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org