Welcome to Gates of Olympus (“we,” “us,” or “our”).This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on playgatesofolympus.com (the “Site”), including any pages, experiences, or features dedicated to the Gates of Olympus game (together, the “Services”).
This Policy operates in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which describes our data practices in more detail. If any part of this Policy is inconsistent with the law where you are, we will follow the law from there.
Quick Summary (TL;DR)
- We use necessary cookies to make the Site work (security, load balancing, navigation, consent).
- By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device (where permitted) to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
- You can change your choices anytime via “Cookie Settings” in our footer or your browser settings.
- For U.S. visitors (including California): use “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” to opt out of cross-context behavioral advertising.
- We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals coming from compatible browsers/extensions.
1) What are cookies and similar technologies?
- Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device to remember information about your settings and activity.
- Web beacons/pixels are small image files or lines of code that help us measure engagement (for example, what pages were visited).
- Local storage/session storage are browser features that save data on your device (like preferences) until you remove them.
- SDKs (software development kits) can be found inside mobile or embedded experiences for analytics, crash reporting, or ads.
- Device signals include basic information about the device, such as browser type, language, and the device’s IP address, and allow us to deliver information through the Service. We do not use fingerprinting unless we say so specifically and we have any necessary consent.
We use these tools to keep the Site working, improve performance, understand what’s popular, and – where permitted – deliver and measure ads.
2) Who sets the cookies?
- First-party cookies are cookies that are set by playgatesofolympus.com.
- Third-party cookies are established by those other companies (for example, analytics and advertising companies). Use is subject to their policies.
Since partners and technologies will change (as we have seen above, for instance, in the given case studies), the examples below are indicative. We proudly keep a live cookie register, and we update this page as our wipe configuration changes.
3) For what purpose do we use cookies?
- Strictly Necessary – necessary to run the Site and ensure core functionality (i.e., page navigation, load balancing, fraud prevention, security, cookie consent).
- Performance and Analytics – used to analyze visitor information in traffic and usage of this site (for example, which pages visitors go to most often before the Gates of Olympus content).
- Functionality – for example, remember your preferences (region, language, cookie preferences) and provide enhanced features.
- Advertising and Measurement – serve, personalize (where suitable), and measure ads (including cross-context behavioral ads in the U.S.); limit the frequency of ads.
- Social Media – allows you to share your actions on social media platforms (e.g., the Share/Like button).
4) Cookies we may use (illustrative register)
We maintain a running internal list and strive to showcase significant changes here. Life expectancies may differ by local condition and configuration.
Notes:
- Some records may be saved in local storage or session storage rather than in a cookie.
- We block non-essential tags and ensure GPC where we can.
- Lifespans vary by your location and partner configuration.
5) Legal bases (EU/UK)
Where required by the GDPR/UK GDPR and ePrivacy rules:
- We rely on consent for non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, social).
- We rely on legitimate interests for strictly necessary cookies that keep the Site secure, stable, and functional.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time from the Cookie Settings link in the footer. Your preference will apply to the browser and device you are currently using.
6) U.S. state privacy disclosures (including California)
Some cookies enable what certain U.S. state laws call “sharing” or “selling” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising (CCBA). This can occur even when money doesn’t change hands (e.g., when cookie or device identifiers are shared with ad partners).
Where applicable:
- Use “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” in our footer or cookie banner to opt out.
- We respect GPC signals from any GPC-enabled browsers and extensions.
- State laws (such as California CPRA and Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Virginia, and other states) may give you rights in connection with the processing of personal information and require certain disclosures to be made to you. Refer to our Privacy Policy for tips on exercising your rights.
7) Your choices: how to handle cookies
A) On-site controls
- Cookie Banner & Preferences: You will see a notice on your first visit and, on subsequent visits, you will be presented with a banner like the one above on the home page. Choose “Accept All,” “Reject Non-Essential,” or “Customize” to set granular preferences. You may return to Cookie Settings at any time through the link in our footer.
B) Browser & device controls
- You can disable or manage cookies from your browser’s settings at any time. Guides to popular browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera (check Help for each browser).
- Mobile devices: reset your Advertising ID (iOS / Android). On iOS, review “Allow Apps to Request to Track.” On Android, see “Opt out of Ads Personalization”.
C) Partner-level choices (examples)
- Google Ads Settings – change what you see in ads across Google services.
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-On – prevents GA from collecting data about you from your browser.
- Meta Ad Preferences – topic and interest targeting for Facebook and Instagram.
- DAA / NAI / EDAA – industry opt-out pages for US and EU interest-based ads.
Note: Several opt-out mechanisms use cookies or device IDs. If you clear cookies, change browsers or devices, or use another device to access our services, you will need to opt out again.
8) Retention
The cookie lives are diverse (see table above). Data from analytics is retained for a maximum of 14 months (unless otherwise specified). We may retain aggregated or anonymized information for longer for statistical or reporting purposes, security, and to provide better products and services.
9) Minors
Our Site and the Gates of Olympus material are designed for adult users only. We do not intentionally place ads on users we know are under 13 in the United States, under 16 in the European Union or at a higher age if local law requires as being of an age that is considered of minor age. If you think that a child has used our Site and has sent us information, including non-essential cookies, complete the form to exercise your rights via email, and we will do what we believe we should do.
10) International transfers
If you access the Site from outside the country in which our servers or our partners’ servers are located, your information may be transferred across international borders (for example, to the United States). If necessary, we have adopted – or will adopt – appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, or similar legal frameworks as applicable in your jurisdiction.
11) To whom do we disclose information?
Depending on which categories you allow, we may share limited data (like cookie IDs, IP address, basic device info) with:
- Service providers/processors (e.g., cloud hosting, security, analytics operating on our instructions).
- Advertising/measurement partners (where allowed) to deliver, measure, and improve ads.
- Social media platforms (if you use share/like features).
- Regulators or law enforcement, when legally required.
We do not share or sell your name, email, or any equivalent directly identifying details. Any “sale” or “sharing” references above relate to the handling of identifiers and browsing data under certain U.S. state law definitions.
12) Security
We take technical and organizational measures to help protect information collected through cookies (e.g., HTTPS, access controls, and data minimization). But there is no such thing as a completely secure internet transmission. Please utilize strong, unique passwords and update your device.
13) Do Not Track and signals
Some browsers offer “Do Not Track (DNT)”. There is no standard for how to respond to DNT, but we comply with GPC in all locations where it is mandatory.
14) Changes to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time – for example, if we add or remove partners or change how we use cookies. Updates are effective when posted here. If we make material changes, we’ll update the “Last updated” date above and, where required, ask for your consent again.
15) Contact us
Email: [email protected]
For EU/UK persons: If we hire a representative or a Data Protection Officer, their contact details will be listed here.
