Last updated: 22 May 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how StormPlay ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on stormplay.info. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Similar technologies include web beacons (small transparent images used to track page visits), local storage (browser-side data storage), and session storage. This policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as "cookies".
StormPlay uses cookies for the following purposes:
We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or to track you across third-party websites.
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| sp_cookies_accepted | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or declined) | 1 year (localStorage) | First-party |
These cookies help us understand how visitors use stormplay.info so we can improve the experience. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics – distinguishes unique users | 2 years | First-party (Google) |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics – maintains session state | 2 years | First-party (Google) |
| _gid | Google Analytics – distinguishes users (24-hour window) | 24 hours | First-party (Google) |
These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| sp_review_filter | Remembers your selected genre filter on the Reviews page | Session | First-party |
When you first visit stormplay.info, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the page. You may choose to:
Your preference is stored in your browser's local storage under the key sp_cookies_accepted. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or by following the instructions in Section 5 below.
In addition to the consent banner, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of stormplay.info. For instructions specific to your browser, visit:
We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic. Google may set cookies on your device as described in Section 3.2. Google's use of this data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We do not use any advertising networks, social media tracking pixels, or affiliate tracking cookies on stormplay.info.
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. At this time, stormplay.info does not respond to DNT signals because there is no industry-wide standard for how websites should respond to them. We encourage you to use the cookie controls described in Section 5 to manage your preferences.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
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