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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Quick Summary: northernreelsgame.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and improve our free social entertainment platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.

1. What Are Cookies?

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

1.1 Types of Cookies

Cookies can be categorized in several ways:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • First-Party Cookies: Set by northernreelsgame.com directly
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (e.g., analytics providers)

1.2 Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use:

  • Local Storage: Browser storage for larger amounts of data
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage cleared when you close the browser
  • Pixels/Beacons: Tiny graphics that help us understand user behavior
  • Device Fingerprinting: Technical information about your device for security purposes

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for northernreelsgame.com to function properly. They enable core functionality and cannot be disabled without severely affecting your experience.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
age_verified Remembers that you've confirmed being 18+ so you don't see the age gate on every visit 365 days
session_id Maintains your session while you're logged in to your account Session
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences so we don't show the banner repeatedly 365 days
security_token Protects against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks Session

2.2 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices and preferences.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user_preferences Stores your display settings, sound preferences, and other customizations 180 days
language Remembers your language preference (if we offer multiple languages) 365 days
game_settings Saves your aurora-themed slot game preferences and settings 90 days
last_visit Records when you last visited to show you new content or updates 365 days

2.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with northernreelsgame.com, allowing us to improve the Platform.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - Distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - Throttles request rate 1 minute
analytics_session Tracks page views, time on site, and navigation patterns 30 minutes
performance_data Monitors site performance, load times, and technical issues 7 days

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies (Limited Use)

Because northernreelsgame.com is completely free with no purchases, we have minimal need for marketing cookies. However, we may use limited tracking for:

  • Understanding which promotional campaigns bring visitors to our Platform
  • Measuring the effectiveness of our free entertainment offering
  • Analyzing social media referrals and engagement

Important: We do NOT use advertising cookies to:

  • Target you with real-money gambling advertisements
  • Sell your data to third-party advertisers
  • Track you across unrelated websites
  • Build detailed behavioral profiles for marketing purposes

3. Third-Party Cookies

3.1 Service Providers

Some cookies on northernreelsgame.com are set by trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Platform:

  • Google Analytics: Provides website traffic and user behavior analytics
  • Cloudflare: Provides security, DDoS protection, and content delivery
  • SSL Certificate Providers: Ensures secure HTTPS connections

3.2 External Content

If you interact with embedded content from third parties (e.g., social media share buttons), those services may set their own cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies:

  • Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Cloudflare Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

4. Why We Use Cookies

4.1 Essential Operations

Cookies allow us to:

  • Verify you are 18+ without asking repeatedly
  • Keep you logged in to your account
  • Remember your consent choices
  • Protect against fraud and security threats
  • Ensure the Platform functions correctly

4.2 Personalization

Cookies help us:

  • Remember your aurora-themed slot preferences
  • Save your game settings and display options
  • Show you relevant seasonal events
  • Provide a tailored Canadian player experience

4.3 Performance and Improvement

Cookies enable us to:

  • Understand which features are most popular
  • Identify and fix technical issues
  • Optimize loading times and performance
  • Improve the overall user experience
  • Develop new aurora-themed content based on user preferences

4.4 Security

Cookies help protect you by:

  • Preventing unauthorized account access
  • Detecting suspicious activity
  • Enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
  • Protecting against cross-site scripting (XSS) and CSRF attacks

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific sites
  • Clear all cookies when you close your browser
  • Set exceptions for trusted sites

How to access cookie settings in popular browsers:

  • 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

5.2 Cookie Banner

When you first visit northernreelsgame.com, we display a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept: Allow all cookies for the best experience
  • Decline: Block non-essential cookies (may limit functionality)

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies, which will reset your choices and show the banner again on your next visit.

5.3 Opt-Out of Analytics

To opt-out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites:

  • Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  • Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings (though not all services respect this signal)

5.4 Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please Note: If you block or delete cookies, some features of northernreelsgame.com may not work properly. Specifically, you may:

  • Need to verify your age on every visit
  • Be unable to stay logged in to your account
  • Lose your game preferences and settings
  • See the cookie banner repeatedly
  • Experience degraded performance or functionality

Essential cookies are necessary for the Platform to function, and blocking them will prevent you from using northernreelsgame.com effectively.

6. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
  • Short-Term Cookies: 1 day to 90 days (functionality and analytics)
  • Long-Term Cookies: 180 days to 2 years (preferences and essential functions)

You can delete cookies manually at any time through your browser settings, regardless of their expiration date.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Platform
  • Request renewed consent if required by law

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Under Canadian privacy laws and international regulations (e.g., GDPR for European visitors), you have rights regarding cookies and personal data:

  • Right to Information: You can ask what data we collect via cookies
  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of your cookie-related data
  • Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your data
  • Right to Object: You can object to certain types of cookies (except essential ones)
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@northernreelsgame.com with "Cookie Inquiry" in the subject line.

9. Children's Privacy

northernreelsgame.com is intended for individuals 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data via cookies from anyone under 18. If you are under 18, please do not use the Platform.

10. International Visitors

While northernreelsgame.com is designed for Canadian players, visitors from other countries may access the Platform. Please note that cookie laws vary by jurisdiction. If you are visiting from outside Canada, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data as described in this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us About Cookies

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

  • Email: support@northernreelsgame.com
  • Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"
  • Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

12. Related Policies

For more information about how we protect your privacy, please review:

  • Privacy Policy - Our comprehensive data protection practices
  • Terms & Conditions - Rules governing use of the Platform
  • GDPR Information - Rights for European visitors

Remember

northernreelsgame.com uses cookies to provide you with the best possible free social entertainment experience. We are committed to transparency about our cookie usage and respect your right to control your data. Cookies help us deliver stunning aurora-themed slot experiences tailored for Canadian players while maintaining security and performance.

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