Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit them. They serve various purposes, from remembering your preferences to helping us understand how you interact with our platform.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help websites recognize your device on subsequent visits and can store user preferences and other information.

How We Use Cookies

TopArena uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, improve platform functionality, and understand how visitors use our services. We are committed to using cookies responsibly and transparently.

Primary Purposes:

• Maintain your session and remember your cookie consent preferences
• Ensure platform security and prevent unauthorized access
• Analyze visitor behavior to improve our services
• Remember your preferences and settings during your visit
• Understand which features and games are most popular

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, security, and access to protected areas. The platform cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Session Management: Maintains your session as you navigate through pages
• Security: Protects against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
• Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for platform operation.

Functional Cookies (Optional)

Functional cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices and preferences. They help provide personalized features and improved usability.

• Preference Storage: Remembers your settings and preferences
• User Interface: Maintains your preferred layout and display options
• Language Selection: Remembers your chosen language

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our services and create better experiences.

• Usage Statistics: Tracks which pages are visited and how long
• Traffic Sources: Identifies how visitors find our platform
• Error Tracking: Helps us identify and fix technical issues
• Popular Content: Shows which games and features are most used

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be categorized by how long they remain on your device:

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They are essential for maintaining your session while navigating our platform.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences across visits and improve your experience by eliminating repetitive tasks.

Third-Party Cookies

Our platform may use third-party services that place their own cookies on your device. These services help us provide and improve our platform.

Common Third-Party Services:

• Analytics Providers: Help us understand visitor behavior and platform performance
• Content Delivery Networks: Ensure fast loading of games and media
• Security Services: Protect against malicious activity and attacks

These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of these external services.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on your device:

Browser Settings

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

• View which cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all third-party cookies
• Delete all cookies when closing the browser

Browser-Specific Instructions:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can choose to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our platform:

• Essential platform features may not function correctly
• You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit
• Some games or features may not work as intended
• Security features may be compromised

Essential cookies cannot be disabled without seriously impacting platform functionality. Optional cookies can be disabled without preventing basic use of the platform.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Significant changes will be communicated through our platform with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Questions About Cookies

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: contact@toparena.org
• Address: 68 Miro Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
• Phone: +64 3 547 8926