Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 12th December 2024

At The Games Collector (“we”, “our”, “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a positive online experience. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at www.thegamescollector.com (the “Site”) and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By using our Site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with the use of cookies, you should adjust your settings or refrain from using the Site.

By using the Site or purchasing goods from us, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, login details, and browsing activity.

Cookies can be classified into different categories:

First-party cookies: These are cookies set by the website you’re visiting. They can only be read by that website.

Third-party cookies: These are cookies set by a different organisation (i.e., not the website you’re visiting). For example, cookies set by analytics providers or advertising networks.

Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser.

Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the functioning of the website and enable basic features, such as page navigation, secure login, and form submissions. Without these cookies, the Site may not function properly.

Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies, and security cookies.

Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site, including the pages visited most often and any error messages received. These cookies collect anonymous data and are used to improve the performance and functionality of the Site.

Examples: Google Analytics cookies, performance tracking cookies.

Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember your preferences and choices (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may also be used to provide services you request, such as saving items in your shopping cart.

Examples: Language preference cookies, personalisation cookies.

Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver personalised advertisements to you based on your interests. They track your browsing activity across different websites and may be used to serve targeted ads to you on third-party sites.

Examples: Cookies from advertising networks (Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, etc.).

Social Media Cookies
These cookies are used to enable social media sharing and interaction on the Site. They allow you to share content or engage with us via social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Examples: Facebook Like button, Twitter Share button.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

To enhance your user experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences, language settings, and cart items to improve your experience on our Site.

To analyse Site usage: Cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve the content, design, and overall performance.

To provide personalised advertising: We use cookies to deliver relevant ads based on your interests and browsing behaviour.

To ensure the security of the Site: Essential cookies help protect the Site from security risks, such as preventing unauthorised access to your account.

You have the ability to control and manage cookies in the following ways:

Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Site, we provide a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies (e.g., performance, functional, and advertising cookies). By accepting cookies, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, or set your browser to alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site, such as shopping cart functionality or personalised content.

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.

Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.

Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.

Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
For more information on how to manage cookies in different browsers, visit the International Chamber of Commerce’s guide or consult your browser’s help section.

Opt-Out of Advertising Cookies
You can opt out of targeted advertising cookies from third-party advertisers by visiting the following platforms:

Your Online Choices (EU)

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) (US)

Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) (US)

Please note that opting out of targeted advertising cookies does not mean you will no longer see advertisements; it just means that they will no longer be personalised based on your browsing activity.

Our Site may include links to third-party websites or services (such as social media platforms or advertising networks). These third parties may set their own cookies on your device. We have no control over the cookies set by these third parties and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party websites or services you visit.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date”. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.