1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you use the site. Cookies can be set by the site you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services that the site uses.
This policy explains what cookies UnityFreak uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. For more information on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
2. Cookies We Use
We use three categories of cookies on UnityFreak:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled. They handle:
- Authentication: The
access_token cookie keeps you signed in across pages and sessions. - CSRF Protection: Tokens that prevent cross-site request forgery attacks on forms and API requests.
- Session Management: Cookies that maintain your active session state and security context.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Platform so we can improve it. They are optional and can be declined through our cookie consent banner. They track:
- Usage patterns and page views.
- Feature usage and navigation flows.
- Aggregated, anonymised performance metrics.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings to provide a personalised experience. They are optional and include:
- Theme preferences (light or dark mode).
- Language and locale settings.
- Notification preferences.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that we use to operate the Platform:
Stripe. Our payment processor may set cookies during checkout to process payments securely and prevent fraud. Stripe's use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policy.
Analytics Providers. We use analytics services that may set cookies to collect anonymised usage data. This data helps us understand how the Platform is used and where we can improve.
We do not use any advertising or behavioural tracking cookies. No data collected through cookies is sold to third parties.
4. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Consent Banner. When you first visit UnityFreak, our cookie consent banner lets you choose which categories of cookies to allow: analytics, preferences, or both. You can accept all, reject all non-essential cookies, or customise your choices. Your selection is saved and respected across sessions.
Browser Settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from signing in or using core features of the Platform.
Withdrawing Consent. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's cookies for unityfreak.com. On your next visit, the consent banner will reappear, allowing you to make a new choice.
You can also update your cookie preferences at any time by using the "Cookie Preferences" link found in the footer of every page. This will reopen the consent banner so you can adjust your choices without needing to clear your browser cookies.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies on UnityFreak fall into two categories by duration:
Session Cookies. These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for things like maintaining your login state during a single browsing session.
Persistent Cookies. These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used for preferences, remembering your consent choice, and analytics. Persistent cookies on UnityFreak typically expire within 30 days to 1 year depending on their purpose.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Material changes will be communicated through the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
