Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Aothreedle ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our daily character guessing game platform. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or discontinue use of our website.
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 a website to recognize a user's device and remember information about their visit, such as their preferred language and other settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on Aothreedle:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
- Authentication: Remember your login status and session information
- Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
- Game State: Save your current game progress and settings
- Preferences: Remember your display preferences and language settings
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
- Google Analytics: Track website usage and performance metrics
- User Behavior: Understand how users interact with our game interface
- Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
- Feature Usage: Analyze which features are most popular
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Game Preferences: Remember your game settings and difficulty preferences
- UI Customization: Save your interface layout and theme preferences
- Social Features: Enable sharing and commenting functionality
- Leaderboard Data: Cache leaderboard information for faster loading
Types of Cookies We Use
First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by Aothreedle directly. We use these to:
- Maintain your game session and progress
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
- Provide personalized gaming experience
Third-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by third-party services we use. We use these for:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
- Vercel Analytics: Performance monitoring and error tracking
- Social Media: Integration with social sharing features
- Content Delivery: Optimized content delivery and caching
Cookie Duration
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser (typically used for game state)
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- Short-term (1-7 days): User preferences and temporary settings
- Medium-term (30-90 days): Analytics data and user behavior tracking
- Long-term (1-2 years): Authentication tokens and persistent preferences
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Set your browser to ask for permission before setting cookies
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your game progress may not be saved
- Some features may not work properly
- Website performance may be reduced
Third-Party Services
We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the site.
Vercel Analytics
We use Vercel Analytics for performance monitoring and error tracking to ensure our platform runs smoothly.
- Purpose: Performance monitoring and error tracking
- Data collected: Anonymous usage statistics and error reports
- Duration: Session-based
Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously:
- All cookies are transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
- Sensitive data is encrypted before storage
- We regularly review and update our security practices
- Third-party services we use are reputable and secure
- We do not store sensitive personal information in cookies
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access: Know what cookies we use and what data they collect
- Control: Manage your cookie preferences through browser settings
- Delete: Remove cookies from your device at any time
- Opt-out: Disable non-essential cookies while keeping essential functionality
- Information: Receive clear information about our cookie practices
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we do:
- We will post the updated policy on this page
- We will update the "Last Updated" date
- We may notify you of significant changes through our platform
- Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
This Cookie Policy is effective as of the date listed above and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future.