1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the website's operators. Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, understand how you navigate through pages, and tailor content to your interests. At Pharaon Castle, we use cookies and similar technologies, including localStorage, to ensure our free social arcade platform functions properly and provides you with the best possible entertainment experience. Cookies can be "session cookies," which are temporary and deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies," which remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting (in this case, pharaoncastlegaming.com), while third-party cookies are set by external services that we integrate into our platform, such as analytics providers. This Cookie Policy explains what types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our Platform after being presented with our cookie notice, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Pharaon Castle uses three main categories of cookies and browser storage technologies on our platform. Each serves a distinct purpose, and together they help us deliver a seamless, personalized, and secure entertainment experience. Our approach to cookie usage follows the principles of data minimization — we only use cookies that are necessary for the operation, security, or improvement of our platform. We do not use cookies for advertising, targeted marketing, or tracking users across third-party websites. Below, we describe each category in detail so you can make an informed decision about your cookie preferences. We regularly review the cookies we use and update this policy accordingly to ensure transparency and compliance with Canadian privacy standards.
| Category |
Purpose |
Duration |
| Essential |
Required for basic platform functionality |
Session / Persistent |
| Analytics |
Help us understand usage patterns |
Up to 12 months |
| Preference |
Remember your settings and choices |
Up to 12 months |
3. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Platform. Without these cookies, certain core features would not function correctly. These cookies do not collect personal information that could be used for marketing or tracking purposes. On Pharaon Castle, essential cookies and localStorage entries include:
- Age Verification (pc_ageVerified): This localStorage entry records whether you have confirmed that you are 19 years of age or older, as required to access our Platform. Without this, the age verification prompt would appear on every page visit, significantly disrupting your experience.
- Cookie Consent (pc_cookieConsent): This localStorage entry stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or declined), ensuring the cookie banner is not shown repeatedly after you have made your choice.
- Session Management: Session cookies may be used to maintain your browsing session as you navigate between pages, ensuring continuity of your experience across the Platform.
Essential cookies cannot be disabled, as they are fundamental to the proper functioning and security of the Platform. They are set automatically when you access pharaoncastlegaming.com and do not require your separate consent beyond your decision to use the Platform.
4. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to improve the layout, content, and performance of pharaoncastlegaming.com so that we can offer a better social arcade experience to all our users. The information gathered by analytics cookies may include the number of visitors, the pages they visit, the time spent on each page, how they arrived at our site (e.g., from a search engine or direct link), and any errors they may encounter. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it cannot be used to identify individual users. We use this information solely to understand broad usage trends and to make data-driven decisions about platform improvements. Analytics cookies are only activated if you accept cookies through our cookie consent banner. If you decline cookies, no analytics cookies will be set, and no analytics data will be collected from your browsing session. You can change your analytics cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and localStorage, which will cause the cookie consent banner to appear again on your next visit.
5. Preference Cookies
Preference cookies, also known as functionality cookies, allow our Platform to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies enable the Platform to tailor its behavior and appearance based on your past interactions and preferences. On Pharaon Castle, preference cookies and localStorage entries may be used to remember settings such as your preferred language, display preferences, or previously viewed content. For example, if you have previously explored the Book of the Pharaohs interactive module, preference data may help the Platform provide contextual suggestions or remember your progress within the entertainment experience. Preference cookies do not track your activity on other websites and are used exclusively to enhance your experience on pharaoncastlegaming.com. Like analytics cookies, preference cookies are only set if you accept cookies through our consent banner. Without preference cookies, the Platform will still function normally, but some personalization features may not be available, and certain settings may need to be re-entered each time you visit.
6. Managing Cookies
You have full control over the cookies stored on your device. There are several ways to manage your cookie preferences when using Pharaon Castle:
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our Platform, a cookie consent banner will appear, giving you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. If you click "Accept," all cookie categories described in this policy will be activated. If you click "Decline," only essential cookies will be used.
- Browser Settings: You can configure your web browser to accept, reject, or delete cookies. Each browser has different procedures for managing cookie settings — see the browser instructions in the next section for guidance.
- Clearing localStorage: Since Pharaon Castle uses localStorage for essential functions like age verification and cookie consent, you can clear this data through your browser's developer tools or by clearing all site data in your browser settings. Please note that clearing localStorage will reset your age verification status and cookie preferences, requiring you to re-confirm them on your next visit.
- Reset Preferences: To reset your cookie preferences on our Platform, simply clear the cookies and site data for pharaoncastlegaming.com in your browser settings. The cookie consent banner will reappear on your next visit, allowing you to make a new choice.
Please note that disabling or deleting essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience.
7. Browser Instructions
Below are instructions for managing cookies in the most popular web browsers. These steps may vary depending on your browser version and operating system.
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner and select Settings.
- Navigate to Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Choose your preferred cookie setting: "Allow all cookies," "Block third-party cookies," or "Block all cookies."
- To delete existing cookies, click See all cookies and site data and search for "pharaoncastlegaming.com" to remove our cookies specifically, or click Remove All to clear all cookies.
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the hamburger menu icon in the top-right corner and select Settings.
- Go to the Privacy & Security panel.
- Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose your preferred level: Standard, Strict, or Custom.
- To clear cookies, scroll down to Cookies and Site Data and click Manage Data. Search for "pharaoncastlegaming.com" and click Remove Selected.
Safari
- Open Safari and click Safari in the menu bar, then select Settings (or Preferences).
- Go to the Privacy tab.
- Choose your cookie preferences under Website tracking and Cookies and website data.
- To manage stored data, click Manage Website Data, search for "pharaoncastlegaming.com," and click Remove.
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner and select Settings.
- Navigate to Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
- Toggle your preferred cookie settings or add specific sites to your block or allow lists.
- To clear cookies, go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data and select Cookies and other site data.
If you use a different browser, please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on managing cookies. Most browsers also allow you to set preferences for specific websites, so you can allow cookies for sites you trust while blocking them elsewhere.