🍪 Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 20, 2024
Quick Summary: Shadow Strike uses essential cookies and browser storage to make the game work, save your preferences, and remember your cookie choice. With your consent, we may also use analytics and advertising cookies from partners such as Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and Media.net.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as preferences, settings, and usage information.
Shadow Strike may also use similar browser technologies such as:
- localStorage — used to save game settings and progress locally in your browser.
- sessionStorage — used for temporary session-related data.
- Pixels / Tags — used by analytics or advertising partners to measure performance.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and browser storage for the following purposes:
- To make the game and website work properly.
- To remember your cookie consent choice.
- To save game preferences such as sound settings and unlocked levels.
- To understand website traffic and improve user experience.
- To display ads and measure ad performance.
- To help prevent abuse, spam, and security issues.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for the website and game to function. These cannot be fully disabled through our consent banner because they are needed for basic operation.
| Name / Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores whether you accepted or declined non-essential cookies. | Up to 12 months | Shadow Strike |
| localStorage | Saves game preferences such as sound, progress, and unlocked levels locally in your browser. | Until deleted by user/browser | Shadow Strike |
| Security/session data | Helps the site run securely and prevents basic abuse. | Session / temporary | Shadow Strike / Hosting |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and game. This helps us improve performance, fix bugs, and create better content.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish unique users. | Up to 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Used to maintain session state and analytics reporting. | Up to 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users for analytics. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
3.3 Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies may be used to show ads, measure ad performance, limit repeated ads, and personalize ads where allowed by law and your consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense | Ad serving and measurement. | Up to 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Ad personalization and measurement. | Up to 13 months |
| IDE | Google / DoubleClick | Used for advertising, frequency capping, and ad performance. | Up to 13 months |
| NID | Stores ad and user preferences for Google services. | Up to 6 months | |
| Media.net cookies | Media.net | Contextual advertising and ad performance measurement. | Varies by provider |
Note: Third-party providers may update their cookie names, purposes, or duration from time to time. For the latest details, please check their official privacy and cookie policies.
4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Ads
Shadow Strike may use Google AdSense and other advertising partners to display ads. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Serve relevant advertisements.
- Measure ad performance.
- Prevent repetitive ads.
- Detect invalid traffic and fraud.
You can learn more from Google here:
5. LocalStorage Used by the Game
Because Shadow Strike is a browser game, some data may be stored directly in your browser using localStorage. This may include:
- Cookie consent choice
- Sound/music on or off preference
- Unlocked levels
- Basic game progress
- High score or game statistics
This data is normally stored on your own device and can be removed by clearing your browser site data.
6. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage cookies in different ways:
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Shadow Strike, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can choose:
- Accept All — allows essential, analytics, and advertising cookies.
- Essential Only — allows only cookies needed for core functionality.
6.2 Browser Settings
You can also block or delete cookies from your browser settings:
- 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
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Important: If you disable essential cookies or localStorage, some parts of the game may not work correctly, and your progress or preferences may not be saved.
7. Opt-Out Links
You may opt out from certain analytics or advertising features using the following links:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ad Personalization Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
- Your Online Choices - EU
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers provide a “Do Not Track” signal. Because there is no universal standard for how websites must respond to this signal, our site may not respond to all Do Not Track signals. However, you can manage cookies using our consent tools and your browser settings.
9. Children’s Privacy
Shadow Strike is intended for general audiences and teens. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. When updated, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be changed.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, you can contact us:
MKM Fan Studios
Website: https://shadowstrike.mkm.fan
Email: privacy@mkm.fan
Contact Page: https://shadowstrike.mkm.fan/contact