Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 July 2025  |  Effective date: 1 July 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Faloremi Pty Ltd ("Faloremi", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on faloremi.info. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners.

Similar technologies include:

  • Local storage: Data stored in your browser that persists beyond a single session.
  • Session storage: Data stored in your browser that is cleared when you close the tab.
  • Pixel tags / web beacons: Tiny invisible images embedded in pages or emails to track interactions.

This policy covers all of these technologies collectively referred to as "cookies".

2. How We Use Cookies on Faloremi.info

We use cookies to support the core functionality of our gaming review and tournament platform, including remembering your preferences, understanding how you navigate the site, and delivering relevant content.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for faloremi.info to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences or navigating between pages.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
faloremi_cookies_accepted Stores your cookie consent preference so the banner is not shown on every visit. Persistent (localStorage)
PHPSESSID (if applicable) Maintains your session state across page requests. Session

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of faloremi.info. All information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

Cookie / Technology Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics Persists session state for Google Analytics 4. 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users for a 24-hour period. 24 hours

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your newsletter subscription status or preferred content categories.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
faloremi_prefs Stores your content preferences (e.g., preferred game genre filter). 6 months

3.4 Third-Party Content Cookies

Some pages on faloremi.info embed content from third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube video embeds for game trailers, Twitch stream embeds for tournaments). These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with embedded content. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those providers:

4. Bootstrap CDN

Faloremi.info loads Bootstrap CSS and JavaScript from the jsDelivr CDN (cdn.jsdelivr.net). When your browser fetches these files, jsDelivr may collect your IP address and browser information in accordance with their own privacy policy. This is a standard practice for CDN-hosted libraries.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

5.1 Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit faloremi.info, a cookie banner will appear at the bottom of the page. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored in your browser's local storage.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies through their settings. The process varies by browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of faloremi.info and other websites you visit.

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Faloremi.info currently does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no consistent industry standard for how DNT should be interpreted. We encourage you to use the opt-out tools listed above if you wish to limit tracking.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Post: Privacy Officer, Faloremi Pty Ltd, Level 3, 388 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia