Cookie Policy

1. Overview and Purpose

This Cookie Policy explains how Grimoire Warpstep ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar client-side storage technologies (such as HTML5 LocalStorage and SessionStorage) on the website ukgrimoirewarpstep.com. This policy operates in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK GDPR.

2. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?

A cookie is a small piece of data (text file) that a website prompts your browser to store on your device to remember information about you, such as your UI preferences or session routing state.

LocalStorage is a modern browser web standard that allows web applications to store key-value data persistently within your browser profile without transmitting that data automatically across network request headers.

3. Categories of Technologies We Deploy

We classify client-side storage mechanisms into two distinct operational categories:

A. Strictly Essential Cookies & Storage (Always Active)

These storage items are strictly necessary for the fundamental operation, security, and navigation of our Portal. Under PECR and UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies do not require prior consent because the website cannot function properly without them.

• Consent Memory (uor_cookie_consent_v1): Retains your selection (accept, essential, or custom preferences) in LocalStorage so the consent banner does not re-appear on subsequent visits. Duration: Persistent (12 months).
• Security & Load Balancing: Ephemeral server tokens used by our hosting infrastructure to route web traffic efficiently and prevent automated request flooding. Duration: Session-based.

B. Analytical & Performance Telemetry (Consent Required)

These cookies or LocalStorage records measure how visitors navigate through our directory, which game genre filters are accessed most frequently, and average page rendering latencies. All data is aggregated and anonymized.

• Performance Telemetry (uor_cookie_analytics): Stores your binary preference regarding analytical telemetry logging. Duration: 12 months.
• Navigation Statistics: Aggregated metric counters evaluating filter click rates and viewport responsiveness to guide directory optimization.

4. Managing and Modifying Your Preferences

You have total control over optional analytical storage:

• On-Site Preference Console: You can modify your choices at any moment by clicking the "Manage Cookie Preferences" button located in the footer of every page on this website.
• Web Browser Configuration: Most web browsers provide built-in controls to inspect, block, or delete cookies. You can configure your browser to reject third-party cookies or alert you when a cookie is placed. Note that disabling strictly essential storage may cause styling or navigation anomalies.

5. Third-Party Publisher Destinations

When you click an outbound link to access any of the 9 cataloged game titles (such as Stronghold Kingdoms or DarkOrbit), you transition to independent third-party publisher servers. Those publishers employ their own cookie policies and tracking scripts. Grimoire Warpstep does not control or bear responsibility for cookies set by third-party publisher domains.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to maintain compliance with UK regulatory guidance and reflect technical improvements. Please review this page periodically to remain informed of any modifications.

7. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding our use of cookies or client storage technologies, please contact:

Grimoire Warpstep Compliance Team
30 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8EP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7755 456789
Electronic Mail: contact@ukgrimoirewarpstep.com