Cookies Policy

Last Updated: May 15, 2024

Welcome to QuizCasualTest.com ("we," "our," or "us"), an arena for conducting cybersport events. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

This Cookies Policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and implements Consent Mode v2 requirements to ensure transparent and lawful processing of your data.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide valuable information to website owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

At QuizCasualTest.com, we use the following types of cookies:

Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential/Necessary Cookies	These cookies are required for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as security, network management, and account access.	Session to 2 years
Functional Cookies	These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by storing your preferences (such as language, region, or login information).	Session to 1 year
Performance/Analytics Cookies	These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often. This data helps us improve our website and your browsing experience.	Session to 2 years
Targeting/Advertising Cookies	These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests, limit the number of times you see an advertisement, and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.	Session to 2 years

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

Authentication and Security: To identify you when you log in to our website and to protect your account from unauthorized access.
Preferences: To remember information about how you prefer the website to behave and look, such as your preferred language or the region you are in.
Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Cybersport Event Management: To facilitate registration, participation, and scoring in cybersport events hosted on our platform.
Performance Improvement: To test different versions of our website to see which features or content users prefer.
Advertising: To make advertising more engaging to users and more valuable to publishers and advertisers.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third-party services are controlled by the respective third parties and are not controlled by us. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use your information.

Third parties that may place cookies through our website include:

Google Analytics (for website traffic analysis)
Google AdSense (for advertising)
Facebook (for social media features and advertising)
Twitter (for social media features and advertising)
Twitch (for streaming cybersport events)
YouTube (for video content)

5. Consent Mode v2 Implementation

In compliance with GDPR and industry best practices, we implement Consent Mode v2 on our website. This means:

We collect your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
Our consent mechanism provides granular control over different cookie categories
We respect your preferences and only activate cookies you have consented to
You can change your consent preferences at any time
We maintain records of consent for compliance purposes

6. Your Cookie Controls

You have several options to control or limit how we and our partners use cookies:

Cookie Consent Tool: When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline different categories of cookies.
Browser Controls: Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version.
Opt-Out Links: Many third-party advertising networks offer you the ability to opt out of targeted advertising. For more information, you can visit Digital Advertising Alliance, the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada, or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance.

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, certain features of our website may not operate correctly, and your user experience may be affected.

7. Data Processing and Retention

Information collected via cookies is processed according to our Privacy Policy. We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

9. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Information collected through cookies may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your country of residence, including countries that may have different data protection rules. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information when transferred internationally.

By using QuizCasualTest.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookies Policy. If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please review our Privacy Policy for more information on how we protect your privacy.