Last Updated: October 19, 2025
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit websites.
1.1. What are cookies used for?
Cookies allow the website to:
- ✓ Remember your login (no need to enter it every time)
- ✓ Save settings (language, currency, theme)
- ✓ Analyze traffic (which pages are popular)
- ✓ Show relevant advertising
1.2. Are cookies safe?
Cookies CANNOT:
- ✗ Access your files
- ✗ Install viruses
- ✗ Read data from other sites
- ✗ Steal passwords
But cookies CAN track your behavior on the site.
2. Which cookies we use
2.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: Critical for site functionality.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Domain |
|---|---|---|---|
session_id |
User authentication | Session | .histo.games |
csrf_token |
CSRF attack protection | Session | .histo.games |
locale |
Selected language | 1 year | .histo.games |
region |
Selected region (for prices) | 1 year | .histo.games |
cookie_consent |
Cookie consent | 1 year | .histo.games |
Can be disabled? ❌ No (site will not work)
Legal basis: Necessary for providing the Service (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
2.2. Functional Cookies
Purpose: Saving user preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Domain |
|---|---|---|---|
theme |
Theme (light/dark) | 1 year | .histo.games |
currency |
Preferred currency | 1 year | .histo.games |
filters_collapsed |
Filter state (collapsed/expanded) | 1 year | .histo.games |
items_per_page |
Number of games per page | 1 year | .histo.games |
favorites |
Favorite games (if not logged in) | 6 months | .histo.games |
Can be disabled? ✅ Yes (you will lose your settings)
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
2.3. Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Understanding how users use the site.
Google Analytics
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Domain |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
User identifier | 2 years | .histo.games |
_gid |
Session identifier | 24 hours | .histo.games |
_gat |
Request throttling | 1 minute | .histo.games |
What is collected:
- Pages viewed
- Time on site
- Referral source (Google, ads)
- Device (desktop/mobile)
- Browser and OS
Can be disabled? ✅ Yes
How to disable:
- Cookie settings on the site
- Browser extension: Google Analytics Opt-out
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
2.4. Advertising Cookies (Advertising/Marketing)
Purpose: Showing personalized ads.
Google AdSense (if used)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
IDE |
Google advertising | 1 year |
NID |
Ad personalization | 6 months |
DSID |
Click tracking | 2 weeks |
What is collected:
- Pages visited
- Ad clicks
- Interests (based on views)
Can be disabled? ✅ Yes
How to disable:
- Cookie settings on the site
- Google Ads Settings
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
2.5. Affiliate Cookies
Purpose: Tracking purchases through affiliate links.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Domain |
|---|---|---|---|
affiliate_ref |
Affiliate link | 30 days | .histo.games |
last_click |
Last store click | 7 days | .histo.games |
What is collected:
- Clicks on store links
- Purchases (anonymous, no personal data)
Can be disabled? ✅ Yes (does not affect functionality)
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
3. Third-party cookies
3.1. Which third-party services we use
| Service | Purpose | Cookie Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Web analytics | Policy |
| Google AdSense | Advertising | Policy |
| Cloudflare | CDN, DDoS protection | Policy |
3.2. We DO NOT control third-party cookies
- Third-party services set their own cookies
- We DO NOT have access to this data
- Third-party cookie policies may differ
4. How to manage cookies
4.1. On our site
Consent banner:
- Appears on first visit
- Allows you to accept all or customize
Cookie settings center:
- Available in site footer: "Cookie Settings"
- You can disable:
- ✅ Functional cookies
- ✅ Analytics cookies
- ✅ Advertising cookies
- CANNOT disable:
- ❌ Strictly necessary cookies
Changing consent:
- You can change settings at any time
- New settings apply immediately
4.2. In browser settings
Google Chrome
- Settings → Privacy and security
- Cookies and other site data
- Options:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies
Mozilla Firefox
- Settings → Privacy & Security
- Cookies and Site Data
- Options:
- Standard protection
- Strict protection
- Custom settings
Safari
- Settings → Privacy
- Cookies and website data
- Options:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party only
Microsoft Edge
- Settings → Privacy, search, and services
- Cookies and site permissions
- Options:
- Block all
- Block third-party
4.3. Consequences of disabling cookies
| Disabled | Consequences |
|---|---|
| All cookies | ❌ Site does not work (authentication impossible) |
| Functional | ⚠️ Settings reset on each visit |
| Analytics | ✅ No impact on functionality |
| Advertising | ✅ No personalized ads |
5. Do Not Track (DNT)
5.1. What is DNT?
Do Not Track is a browser setting that tells websites you do not want to be tracked.
5.2. How we process DNT
If DNT is enabled:
- ✅ We disable Google Analytics
- ✅ We disable advertising cookies
- ❌ We DO NOT disable strictly necessary cookies (authentication)
5.3. How to enable DNT
Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Send "Do Not Track" request
Firefox: Settings → Privacy → Send "Do Not Track" signal
Safari: Settings → Privacy → Prevent cross-site tracking
6. User rights (GDPR)
6.1. Right to access
You can request data collected through cookies:
- Email: [email protected]
- Response time: 30 days
- Format: JSON, CSV
6.2. Right to deletion
You can delete cookies:
- Manually in browser
- Request deletion of all data: [email protected]
6.3. Right to object
You can object to cookie use:
- Disable in site settings
- Or write to: [email protected]
7. Changes to cookie policy
7.1. Change notification
For significant changes:
- ✓ Banner on site
- ✓ Email notification (if registered)
- ✓ Date update at document beginning
7.2. What is considered a significant change?
- Adding new cookie types
- Changing retention periods
- New third-party services
- Changing legal bases
7.3. Your actions
If you disagree:
- Disable new cookies in settings
- Or stop using the site
8. Contact information
Cookie questions:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: histo.games
Data Protection Officer (DPO):
- Email: [email protected]
Complaints (GDPR):
- Supervisory authority of your country (see Privacy Policy)
9. Summary (TL;DR)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are cookies? | Text files for saving settings and tracking |
| Which do we use? | Necessary, functional, analytics, advertising |
| Can be disabled? | Yes, except strictly necessary (authentication) |
| Where to disable? | Cookie settings on site / in browser |
| Third-party cookies? | Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Cloudflare |
| DNT supported? | Yes, we disable analytics with DNT |
| Retention period? | From session to 2 years (depending on type) |
| Contact? | [email protected] |
Last Updated: October 19, 2025 | Version: 1.0