Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 19, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how GameWatcher.net uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit the site, and what your choices are.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve the browsing experience and to provide information to the site owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to keep you signed in, to remember your preferences such as language, to keep the platform secure, and to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies are required for the site to function, including authentication and security. Preference cookies remember choices such as your selected language. Analytics cookies help us measure traffic and usage in aggregate, anonymised form.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services we rely on, such as authentication providers used for social sign-in. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Managing Your Preferences

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of the site, including sign-in, from working correctly. Most browsers also allow you to block cookies from specific sites.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

7. Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy can be sent to [email protected].

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