Cookie Policy

Service: gameup.me

Last Updated: August 26, 2026

Effective: August 26, 2026

Operator: Private Individual · Location: Georgia · Email: gameup.me@proton.me · Website: gameup.me

1. Introduction

1.1. Purpose of This Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on the gameup.me Service (the "Service").

1.2. Scope

This Cookie Policy applies to all users of the Service. It forms an integral part of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

1.3. Cookie Philosophy

We use a minimal set of cookies:

Essential cookies — necessary for the Service to function (PHPSESSID)
Analytics cookies — to understand how users interact with the Service (optional, Google Analytics)

We do not use advertising, marketing, or tracking cookies.

2. What Are Cookies?

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

3. Cookies We Use

3.1. Essential Cookie (PHPSESSID)

Attribute	Details
Name	PHPSESSID
Purpose	To maintain your session and identify your user ID while using the Service
Type	Essential (strictly necessary)
Data stored	A randomly generated session ID — no personal data (no name, email, or password)
Does it contain personal data?	No
Duration	Persistent cookie. Stored until you manually clear your browser cookies, or until the session ID is regenerated by the system (e.g., upon user request or automatic rotation).
Can you opt out?	No — this cookie is essential for the Service to function. If you block it, you cannot log in or use the Service.

3.2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

Attribute	Details
Name	_ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics)
Purpose	To collect anonymous usage statistics (page views, session duration, user interactions) to help us improve the Service
Type	Analytics (optional)
Data stored	Anonymous usage data — no personal data (IP anonymization is enabled)
Does it contain personal data?	No
Duration	Up to 2 years
Can you opt out?	Yes — you can opt out via browser settings, our cookie consent banner, or Google's opt-out tool

3.3. Other Analytics Services

We may use additional analytics services in the future. If we do, we will update this policy accordingly.

4. Cookies We Do Not Use

We explicitly do not use:

Advertising cookies
Marketing or retargeting cookies
Social media cookies
Cross-site tracking cookies
Third-party cookies (except those set by Google Analytics and other analytics services we may use)

5. Cookie Settings and Control

5.1. Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

See what cookies are stored
Delete individual cookies
Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies
Set preferences for different websites

5.2. How to Disable Cookies

If you wish to disable cookies, you can adjust your browser settings. However, please note: if you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to use the Service because the session cookie (PHPSESSID) is necessary for authentication and functionality.

Links to browser instructions:

5.3. Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics specifically by:

Using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Adjusting your browser cookie settings
Declining analytics cookies in our cookie consent banner

5.4. Cookie Consent Banner

We display a cookie consent banner when you first visit the Service. The banner explains:

What cookies we use
Why we use them
Your right to accept or decline

Essential cookies (PHPSESSID) are strictly necessary for authentication and session management. You cannot opt out of these if you wish to use the Service.

Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) are optional. You can accept or decline them without affecting the Service's functionality.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer.

5.5. How We Handle Session Creation

We respect your privacy choices:

If you decline analytics cookies: We will still create a PHPSESSID cookie for authentication purposes, but we will not load Google Analytics.
If you accept all cookies: We will create PHPSESSID for authentication and load Google Analytics to improve our Service.
If you have not made a choice: We will not create any cookies until you make a selection in the cookie banner.

6. Data Stored in Cookies

6.1. No Personal Data in Cookies

Our essential cookie (PHPSESSID) contains:

A randomly generated session ID

Analytics cookies contain anonymous usage data.

They do not contain:

Your name
Your email address
Your password
Any other information that could personally identify you

6.2. Cookie Expiry

PHPSESSID: Persistent cookie — stored until you manually clear your browser cookies or until the session ID is regenerated by the system
Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years

7. Third-Party Cookies

7.1. Google Analytics

Google Analytics may set cookies on your device. These cookies are used to collect anonymous usage statistics.

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

7.2. Other Analytics Services

If we use additional analytics services in the future, they may also set cookies. We will update this policy accordingly.

7.3. No Other Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party cookies for advertising, marketing, or social media.

8. Consent and Opt-Out

8.1. Consent

By using the Service, you consent to the use of essential cookies as described in this policy.

For analytics cookies, we request your consent via the cookie consent banner.

8.2. Opting Out of Analytics

If you do not wish to accept analytics cookies:

Decline them in the cookie consent banner
Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
Adjust your browser settings

8.3. Opting Out of Essential Cookies

If you do not wish to accept essential cookies:

You must stop using the Service
You cannot use the Service without the session cookie

8.4. No "Do Not Track" Support

Our Service does not respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser settings because we use only essential and analytics cookies with explicit consent.

9. IP Anonymization

We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics. Your IP address is truncated before being sent to Google's servers. This means we do not collect your full IP address.

10. Changes to This Policy

10.1. Right to Modify

We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time, in our sole discretion.

10.2. Notice of Changes

We will notify you of changes by:

Posting the updated policy on the Service website
Sending an email to the address you provided (if you have registered)

10.3. Continued Use

Your continued use of the Service after the Effective Date constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

11. Contact Information

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

Email: gameup.me@proton.me
(please put "Cookie Policy" in the subject line)