Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies and similar technologies
Last updated: January 1, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, login status, and other information that makes your browsing experience more convenient and personalized.
This Cookie Policy explains how Pixel Bells uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, many of our services cannot be properly delivered.
Examples include:
- Session management and user authentication
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and website stability
- Cookie consent preferences
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and how users navigate through the site. This data helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Examples include:
- Page load times and website speed metrics
- Popular content and navigation patterns
- Error tracking and bug reporting
- User flow analysis and optimization
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples include:
- Language and region preferences
- Theme and display settings
- Previously viewed content recommendations
- Form data and user preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how our website is being used by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our content and services based on what our users find most valuable.
Examples include:
- Visitor counts and traffic sources
- Content engagement and time on page
- Conversion tracking and goal completion
- Demographic and interest data (anonymized)
How We Use Cookies
Website Functionality
We use cookies to ensure our website functions properly and provides a smooth user experience. This includes maintaining your session, remembering your preferences, and enabling interactive features.
- Maintaining your browsing session and login status
- Remembering your language and region preferences
- Storing your cookie consent choices
- Enabling commenting and social sharing features
- Providing personalized content recommendations
Performance Improvement
Cookies help us analyze how our website is used so we can identify areas for improvement and optimize the user experience for all visitors.
- Monitoring website speed and performance
- Identifying popular content and navigation paths
- Detecting and fixing technical issues
- Optimizing content delivery and page loading
- A/B testing new features and layouts
Content Personalization
We use cookies to understand your interests and preferences, allowing us to show you more relevant gaming content and recommendations.
- Suggesting relevant articles and guides
- Customizing the homepage based on your interests
- Highlighting new content in your preferred categories
- Remembering your reading history and bookmarks
- Providing tailored gaming recommendations
Security and Fraud Prevention
Cookies play an important role in keeping our website and users secure by detecting and preventing malicious activities.
- Protecting against automated attacks and spam
- Detecting suspicious login attempts
- Preventing unauthorized access to user accounts
- Monitoring for unusual browsing patterns
- Implementing rate limiting and access controls
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We carefully select our third-party partners and require them to respect your privacy and comply with applicable data protection laws.
Analytics Services
We use analytics services to understand how our website is used and to improve our content and user experience. These services may use cookies to collect anonymized data about your browsing behavior.
Social Media Integration
Our website may include social media sharing buttons and embedded content from platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. These services may set their own cookies when you interact with their content.
Content Delivery Networks
We use content delivery networks (CDNs) to ensure fast and reliable delivery of our website content. These services may use cookies to optimize content delivery based on your location.
Security Services
We employ third-party security services to protect our website from attacks and abuse. These services may use cookies to identify and block malicious traffic.
Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for controlling how cookies are used on your device. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of our website.
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored for 30 days, after which you'll be asked again if you declined cookies.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Notify you when cookies are set
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings > Cookies and site data
Mozilla Firefox
Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection
Safari
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
Mobile Device Settings
On mobile devices, you can control cookies through your browser app settings or device privacy settings. The exact location varies by device and browser, but is typically found in the privacy or security section of your browser settings.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our contact form. We're happy to provide additional information about our privacy practices and help you understand how we protect your data.
For specific questions about:
- Cookie preferences: Use our cookie management tools or contact us for assistance
- Data protection: See our Privacy Policy for comprehensive information about data handling
- Website functionality: Contact our support team for technical assistance
- Legal questions: Refer to our Terms of Use or contact us for clarification
