Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files containing a string of characters that are downloaded and stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone browser when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember configurations or preferences (such as language settings or UI customizations), track pages you visit, and improve your overall browsing experience.

Cookies can be either session cookies (which are temporary and automatically deleted when you close your web browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a pre-determined duration or until you manually delete them).

We may also use similar technologies such as web beacons (sometimes called "tracking pixels" or "clear gifs"), local storage, and scripts to collect technical analytics.

2. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use both first-party cookies (set directly by us) and third-party cookies (set by service providers working on our behalf) for several reasons:

• To ensure the core technical features of the Website function correctly (e.g., managing admin sessions).
• To remember your preferences, consent choices, and UI options so you do not have to re-enter them on subsequent visits.
• To gather aggregate statistics on website traffic, page views, and file downloads (mods) so we can analyze and improve our services.
• To deliver relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns shown on the Website.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

The cookies used on our Website are categorized as follows:

A. Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are vital for the Website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences or logging into secure areas of the site (admin dashboard). You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work as a result.

B. Performance and Analytical Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits, track download volume, and analyze traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Specifically, we use Google Analytics to collect analytical data. This information is processed in an anonymous, aggregated form. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users.

C. Functionality & Preference Cookies

These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. For example, they may remember your preference settings, layout configurations, or whether you have already dismissed a specific banner/announcement.

D. Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners (such as Google AdSense). They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store personal information directly but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

4. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can adjust your preferences at any time.

A. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner will appear, allowing you to accept or decline analytics and advertising cookies. Essential cookies do not require prior consent as they are necessary to deliver the services you request.

B. Browser Settings

You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Website, though your access to some features and areas of our Website may be restricted. As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser-to-browser, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information.

Quick guides on how to block or delete cookies in major browsers:

• Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-party cookies.
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
• Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.

5. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.