Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) 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.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services embedded in the website ("third-party cookies").

2. How We Use Cookies on battlebyte.pro

We use cookies on battlebyte.pro for the following purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled. They include:

• bb_cookies — Stores your cookie consent preference (accept/decline). Duration: 12 months. Type: First-party.
• Session cookies — Maintain your session state as you navigate between pages. Duration: Session. Type: First-party.

2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with battlebyte.pro by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's content and performance.

• _ga, _ga_* — Google Analytics cookies that track page views, session duration, and navigation behaviour. Duration: Up to 2 years. Type: Third-party (Google LLC).
• _gid — Distinguishes users for Google Analytics. Duration: 24 hours. Type: Third-party (Google LLC).

Analytics data is collected in aggregate and anonymised form. We do not use analytics cookies to identify individual users.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation on battlebyte.pro, such as remembering your preferences:

• bb_theme — Remembers your display preferences. Duration: 6 months. Type: First-party.
• bb_filter — Remembers your last-used review genre filter. Duration: Session. Type: First-party.

2.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

At present, battlebyte.pro does not use marketing or advertising cookies. We do not serve targeted advertising on our website. If this changes in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and seek your consent before placing any such cookies.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on battlebyte.pro may include embedded content from third-party services (such as YouTube video embeds for game trailers or Twitch stream embeds for tournament coverage). These third parties may set their own cookies on your device when you interact with their embedded content. We do not control these cookies.

Third-party services that may set cookies include:

• Google LLC (Google Analytics) — Privacy Policy
• YouTube (Google LLC) — Cookies set when you play embedded videos
• Twitch Interactive, Inc. — Cookies set when you view embedded streams

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

4.1 Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit battlebyte.pro, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage (the key is bb_cookies).

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View the cookies stored on your device;
• Delete existing cookies;
• Block all cookies or cookies from specific websites;
• Set preferences for different types of cookies.

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of battlebyte.pro.

4.3 Opt-Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. battlebyte.pro currently does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for how websites should respond to such requests. We will review this position as standards develop.

6. Cookie Retention Periods

The retention period for each cookie is specified in Section 2 above. Persistent cookies will expire automatically after their stated duration, or you can delete them manually at any time through your browser settings.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

For more information about your privacy rights, please also read our Privacy Policy.