What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide a better user experience.
How We Use Cookies
CrownTeaQuest uses minimal cookies and local storage to provide essential functionality. We prioritize your privacy and only use necessary data storage.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly.
What they store:
- Age verification status
- Cookie consent preferences
Duration: Persistent (until you clear browser data)
Can you disable them? These are required for basic functionality. Disabling them will prevent you from using the platform.
2. Functional Cookies (Local Storage)
Purpose: Store your game progress and preferences.
What they store:
- Game balances for each game
- Win/loss statistics
- Game progress and settings
Duration: Persistent (stored locally until you clear browser data)
Can you disable them? Yes, but you'll lose game progress and have to restart each session.
What We Don't Use
We do NOT use:
- Third-party advertising cookies
- Social media tracking cookies
- Cross-site tracking cookies
- Marketing or targeting cookies
Local Storage vs. Cookies
Most of your data is stored in browser "local storage" rather than traditional cookies. The difference:
Local Storage:
- Stores larger amounts of data
- Never sent to the server
- Used for game progress and statistics
- Remains until you clear browser data
Cookies:
- Store small amounts of data
- May be sent with server requests
- Used for age verification and consent
- Can have expiration dates
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Clear All Data
To completely remove all stored data:
- Open your browser settings
- Find "Clear browsing data" or similar option
- Select "Cookies and site data" and "Cached images and files"
- Choose time range and clear
Note: Clearing cookies and local storage will:
- Reset all game progress and balances
- Remove your age verification status
- Remove cookie consent preferences
- Require you to verify age again on next visit
Third-Party Cookies
CrownTeaQuest may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Hosting providers
- Analytics services (if used)
- Performance monitoring tools
These services have their own cookie policies. We choose partners who respect privacy and use minimal tracking.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit CrownTeaQuest, we display a cookie consent banner. By accepting:
- You consent to our use of essential cookies
- We store your consent preference
- You can withdraw consent by clearing browser data
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or regulations. Check the "Last Updated" date for the most recent version.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. We respect DNT signals where possible, though essential cookies are still necessary for platform functionality.
Privacy and Security
Our use of cookies aligns with our commitment to privacy:
- Minimal data collection
- No selling of cookie data
- No cross-site tracking
- Transparent about what we store
- You control your data
Questions?
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please:
- Contact us directly
- Review our Privacy Policy
- Check our FAQs
Quick Summary
- We use minimal cookies for essential functions
- Game data is stored locally on your device
- No advertising or tracking cookies
- You can clear data anytime through browser settings
- We respect your privacy and control over your data