Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

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

Similar technologies include:

• Local Storage: Browser storage that persists data locally
• Session Storage: Temporary storage cleared when you close the browser
• Pixels/Beacons: Small images used for analytics

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Currently, we use minimal essential cookies:

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience.

We use Vercel's privacy-focused analytics which do not use cookies and do not track users across websites. No personal data is collected or stored.

2.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences:

• Language preferences
• Display settings (theme, font size)
• Dismissed notifications or banners

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services we integrate with may set their own cookies:

3.1 Embedded Content

If we embed videos (YouTube) or social media content, those platforms may set their own cookies according to their privacy policies.

3.2 Form Services

Our contact form uses Formspree, which may set cookies for spam protection. See the Formspree Privacy Policy.

3.3 Discord Widget

If you interact with our Discord integration, Discord may set cookies according to their Privacy Policy.

4. How to Control Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored
• Delete individual cookies or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all third-party cookies
• Block all cookies entirely

4.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also use these tools to manage tracking:

• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
• Your Online Choices (EU)

4.4 Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you block all cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:

• Theme preferences may not be saved
• Some forms may not function correctly
• Embedded content may not load

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Significant changes may be communicated through a notice on our website.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

• Email: hello@staged.gg
• Contact form: /contact