Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026 · Effective on gridwave.top
Last Updated: June 26, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Gridwave (\"we,\" \"us,\" or \"our\") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website gridwave.top (the \"Service\"). This policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and Google's EU User Consent Policy. By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes: a. Essential Cookies: Required to keep the site functioning properly, such as remembering your filter preferences on the All Games page, maintaining your session, and ensuring security. b. Analytics Cookies: Anonymous, aggregated analytics that help us understand which games people enjoy, track site performance, and improve our services. We use these insights to enhance user experience. c. Preference Cookies: Store your user preferences such as game settings, language, and display options. We do not use cross-site tracking or profiling cookies for targeted advertising purposes.
3. Google Products and EU User Consent Policy Compliance
Our Service uses Google Analytics, which is subject to Google's EU User Consent Policy. This policy applies to users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. For users in these regions, we obtain explicit consent before using cookies for analytics purposes. We use a certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) to ensure compliance with: • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) • ePrivacy Directive • UK Data Protection Act 2018 • Google's EU User Consent Policy Our consent mechanism provides: • Clear information about each cookie type • Easy opt-in and opt-out options (both equally accessible) • Granular control over different cookie categories • Ability to withdraw consent at any time
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: • Session management and security • User authentication (if applicable) • Shopping cart functionality (if applicable) • Cookie consent preferences • These cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be disabled. Analytics Cookies: • Track page views and user journeys • Measure site performance and uptime • Understand which games are most popular • Identify technical issues • These cookies help us improve the Service without identifying individual users. Preference Cookies: • Remember game preferences and settings • Store language and display choices • Save filter selections • Maintain personalized settings
5. Third-Party Cookies
When you launch games from our site, you are redirected to third-party game publishers' websites. These third-party sites may set their own cookies, which are governed by their respective privacy policies and cookie policies. We have no control over these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their policies. Third-party games may use cookies for: • Game functionality and preferences • Leaderboard tracking • Achievement systems • User accounts and profiles • In-game advertising
6. Cookie Duration and Expiration
We set different expiration periods for different types of cookies: • Essential Cookies: Typically expire at the end of your session or within 24 hours • Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 2 years, but data is anonymized after 26 months • Preference Cookies: May persist for up to 1 year • Consent Preferences: Stored for up to 1 year You can view cookie expiration dates in your browser's cookie settings.
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to control cookies: a. Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can block, delete, or accept cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the site from functioning properly. b. Our Consent Banner: You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie preferences link in our footer or cookie banner. c. Opt-Out of Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. d. Clearing Cookies: You can clear cookies anytime in your browser settings. Doing so will reset local saves, preferences, and require you to re-enter consent choices.
8. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Cookies may involve the transfer of data to countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, including: • Standard Contractual Clauses for EU transfers • Data Processing Agreements with third parties • Compliance with GDPR and LGPD requirements for international data transfers • Regular security assessments and audits
9. Children and Cookies
Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. In compliance with GDPR and LGPD special protections for children, we: • Implement age-appropriate consent mechanisms • Obtain parental consent where required • Provide special protections for minors' data • Do not use behavioral targeting for children
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or to make the policy clearer. We will post changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will notify users through the site or other appropriate channels. Your continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated policy.
11. Your Rights Regarding Cookies
Under GDPR and LGPD, you have the right to: • Access information about cookies we use • Object to non-essential cookies • Withdraw consent at any time • Request deletion of data collected via cookies • Lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies, this Cookie Policy, or your privacy rights, please contact us: • Privacy questions: [email protected] • General questions: [email protected] • Legal questions: [email protected] We will respond to reasonable inquiries within the timeframes required by applicable law.
13. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and how they work, you may visit these external resources: • All About Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/ • Your Online Choices: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ • Google Ad Settings: https://myadcenter.google.com/personalizationoff • Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not controlled by Gridwave.