1. What Are Cookies & Local Storage?
Cookies are small alphanumeric text files placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit web pages. They are widely used by modern web portals to ensure technical functionality, enable smooth navigational routing, and provide anonymous performance telemetry.
In addition to standard HTTP cookies, britcocker.com utilizes modern HTML5 Web Storage technology (specifically `localStorage`). Unlike cookies, `localStorage` values remain on your device without transmitting data over every HTTP network packet, dramatically improving page load speeds and reducing mobile bandwidth consumption.
2. Our Approach to Consent (PECR & UK GDPR)
In accordance with the United Kingdom Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, we adhere strictly to the following principles:
- Strictly Necessary Storage: Deployed automatically to guarantee fundamental navigation, page rendering, and security. No prior consent is required by law;
- Optional Technologies: Activated exclusively following your affirmative action via our Cookie Consent Banner or Preferences Modal;
- Zero Cross-Site Tracking: We never deploy third-party advertising cookies that track your browsing activities across unrelated websites.
3. Detailed Classification of Storage Technologies
A. Strictly Necessary (Always Active)
Essential for the core operational integrity of britcocker.com. These enable basic routing, security validation, and remember your 18+ age verification status.
B. Functional & Preference Storage
Enables our platform to remember your custom choices—such as your active category filter (e.g. Action or Strategy) so you do not need to re-select your preferred genre upon return visits.
C. Performance & WebGL Analytics
Aggregated, privacy-respecting metrics that assist our engineering desk in identifying frame drops, WebGL shader compilation latencies, and mobile browser compatibility issues.
| Storage Key / Name | Category | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
btc_cookie_consent_v1 |
Strictly Necessary | Preserves your cookie choices and consent states in LocalStorage. | 12 Months |
btc_session_state |
Strictly Necessary | Maintains secure session routing and CSRF mitigation. | Session (Closed on exit) |
btc_pref_filter |
Functional | Caches your last selected game category filter in LocalStorage. | 6 Months |
btc_telemetry_batch |
Performance | Aggregates anonymous browser rendering latency timings. | 30 Days |
4. How to Control and Withdraw Consent
You retain full sovereign authority over your digital choices. You can modify your preferences at any time through multiple avenues:
A. On-Site Preferences Modal
Click the following button at any moment to open our interactive preferences controller and toggle optional categories:
B. Browser-Level Controls
Most modern web browsers allow you to manage or block cookies entirely. Consult your browser's dedicated support documentation:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
5. Contact the Compliance Desk
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our storage implementations, please contact:
- Desk: britcocker.com Digital Standards Office
- Address: Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BF, United Kingdom
- Phone: +44 7565 456789
- Email: contact@britcocker.com