Cookie Policy
Last updated: 14 May 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how NebulaForges ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on nebulaforges.info. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we handle personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services used by that website ("third-party cookies").
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on nebulaforges.info for the following purposes:
- To remember your cookie consent preference so we do not ask you again on subsequent visits;
- To analyse how visitors use our website so we can improve our content and user experience;
- To understand which pages, reviews, and tournament articles are most popular;
- To ensure our website functions correctly across different browsers and devices.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| nf_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted/declined) so the banner is not shown on every page visit. | 1 year | First-party (localStorage) |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the quality and relevance of our content.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and track sessions across pages. | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _ga_* | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state. | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users within a 24-hour period. | 24 hours | Third-party (Google) |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your filter preferences on the reviews page.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| nf_genre_filter | Remembers the genre filter you last selected on the Reviews page. | Session | First-party |
4. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit nebulaforges.info, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the screen. You can choose to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies described in this policy, including analytics and functional cookies.
- Decline: Only strictly necessary cookies will be set. Analytics and functional cookies will not be used.
You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or cookies and revisiting the site.
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View the cookies stored on your device;
- Delete all or specific cookies;
- Block cookies from specific websites;
- Block all third-party cookies;
- Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality).
For instructions on how to manage cookies in your specific browser, please visit:
- Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org
- Apple Safari: support.apple.com
- Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com
6. Google Analytics Opt-Out
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can also adjust your Google account's ad settings at adssettings.google.com.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Post: Privacy Officer, NebulaForges, Level 4, 201 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Website: Contact Form