Cookie usage
🍪 Cookie Policy
This page explains how GamingDNA uses cookies. By continuing to browse or use this website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
🍪 1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device by your web browser when you visit a website.
They allow websites to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, browsing history, or login status, making your experience faster and more convenient.
Some cookies only exist while your browser is open (session cookies), while others may remain on your device for a longer period (persistent cookies).
Cookies created by other websites cannot be accessed or controlled by GamingDNA.
⚙️ 2. How We Use Cookies
GamingDNA uses cookies for a variety of purposes, including:
- Keeping you logged into your account.
- Remembering your preferred language and appearance settings.
- Saving your browsing preferences.
- Helping improve website performance through analytics.
- Supporting advertising where applicable.
- Providing social media integrations and embedded content.
📊 3. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use GamingDNA. Information is collected anonymously and allows us to improve website performance, navigation, and user experience.
📢 4. Advertising & Third-Party Cookies
If GamingDNA displays advertisements, third-party advertisers may place cookies on your device to measure advertising performance and relevance.
These cookies are managed entirely by the third-party provider and cannot be accessed or controlled by GamingDNA.
Embedded services such as YouTube, Facebook, X (Twitter), Discord, or similar platforms may also place their own cookies.
🛡️ 5. Essential Cookies
The forum software requires several essential cookies in order to function correctly.
| Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
xf_csrf |
Stores a unique security token to help protect your account from malicious requests. |
xf_session |
Stores your current browsing session. |
xf_user |
Keeps you logged in while navigating around the forum. |
🔗 6. Additional Cookies
Additional cookies may be created when using specific features, remembering preferences, or interacting with third-party services.
Third-party providers may also create cookies independently of GamingDNA. These are governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.
🗑️ 7. Managing Cookies
You can control, disable, or delete cookies at any time through your web browser's settings.
Most modern browsers provide built-in cookie management, including:
- Microsoft Edge
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari (macOS)
- Safari (iPhone & iPad)
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly.
ℹ️ Learn More
To find out more about cookies and how they work, including how to manage or block them, we recommend visiting the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website.
Continued use of GamingDNA signifies your acceptance of this Cookie Policy.