Cookie Information

Understanding Cookies

Cookies are tiny data files that get saved on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit our website. These files contain information that gets stored on your device's memory and help us recognize your browser while remembering certain details about your preferences and how you use our platform.

Cookies are commonly used across the internet to make websites work better and more efficiently, plus they provide valuable insights to website owners. They allow websites to remember what you've done and what you like over time, so you don't need to keep entering the same information every time you return to the site or move between different pages.

Cookie Categories We Use

reelbuddies.org uses various types of cookies to give you the best possible gaming experience:

Cookie Category	What They Do	How Long They Last
Necessary Cookies	Keep the website working properly, handle logins, and maintain security	Session/Ongoing
Performance Cookies	Help us see how players use our platform	Up to 2 years
Feature Cookies	Remember what you like and customize your experience	Up to 1 year
Insights Cookies	Give us data about how our site is used so we can make it better	Up to 2 years

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to work correctly and can't be turned off in our systems. They typically only activate when you do something that requires a service, such as:

• Signing into your account and staying logged in
• Keeping you signed in while you browse
• Remembering your cookie choices
• Maintaining website security and preventing fraud
• Making core features work like game loading and account access

Performance and Insights Cookies

These cookies let us track visits and traffic sources so we can measure and boost our site's performance. They help us learn:

• Which pages players visit most and least
• How people navigate around the site
• How much time users spend on different pages
• Which games get played most often
• Technical problems that might impact your experience

Feature Cookies

These cookies let our website offer improved functionality and personalization, including:

• Remembering your username and account settings
• Saving your game progress and virtual coin totals
• Tailoring content based on your gaming activity
• Suggesting games you might enjoy
• Keeping your display options and preferences

How We Use Cookie Data

We use the information gathered through cookies for several key reasons:

Platform Functionality and Protection

• Identity Verification: Confirm who you are and keep your login sessions secure
• Session Tracking: Monitor your activity during your visit
• Safety Measures: Guard against unauthorized access and suspicious activities
• Performance Management: Balance server loads for the best performance

Experience Improvements

• Personal Touch: Tailor content and game suggestions to match your interests
• Progress Saving: Keep track of your game progress and accomplishments
• Preference Memory: Store your display choices and account settings
• Feature Enhancement: Improve platform features based on how they're used

Analysis and Development

• Usage Understanding: Learn how players interact with our platform
• Performance Tracking: Spot and fix technical problems
• Feature Planning: Guide the creation of new features and improvements
• Content Enhancement: Find out which games and features are favorites

External Cookies

Besides our own cookies, we may also use various external cookies to generate usage reports and deliver content. These include:

Analytics Providers

We work with analytics companies to better understand player behavior and enhance our platform. These services may place their own cookies to gather information about your activity across different websites.

Game Developers

Some games on our platform come from external developers who may use their own cookies to improve game features and monitor performance.

Controlling Your Cookie Settings

You have multiple ways to manage cookies on our platform:

Platform Cookie Controls

You can adjust your cookie preferences using our cookie control panel, which you can open by clicking the "Manage Cookie Settings" button below:

Browser Controls

Most web browsers let you control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies completely
• Only allow cookies from our site
• Remove existing cookies
• Set up automatic cookie removal

Important note: Turning off certain cookies may limit how well our platform works and could affect your gaming experience.

Cookie Storage Time

Different cookie types are kept for different lengths of time:

• Session Cookies: Removed when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Stay on your device for a specific time or until you delete them
• Necessary Cookies: Kept for your session or as long as needed for the platform to work
• Insights Cookies: Usually kept for up to 24 months

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Information page occasionally to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make important changes, we will let you know through:

• Updated cookie notification banners
• Email alerts to registered players
• Clear notices on our platform