Cookie Policy for Silent Hill F Games

Effective Date: December 24, 2024

Last Updated: December 24, 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how Silent Hill F Games ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at silenthillf.lol. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

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 help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login status, and other settings that can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

Session Management: Keep you logged in during your visit
Security: Protect against fraudulent activity and enhance security
Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers
CSRF Protection: Prevent cross-site request forgery attacks

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information:

Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior
Performance Monitoring: Identifies slow-loading pages and technical issues
Error Tracking: Helps us identify and fix website problems
A/B Testing: Allows us to test different versions of pages

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a personalized experience:

Game Preferences: Remember your favorite games and settings
Display Settings: Store your preferred theme, language, or layout
Volume Controls: Remember audio/music volume preferences
Progress Tracking: Save game progress and achievements

2.4 Advertising Cookies

We may use advertising cookies to show you relevant advertisements:

Ad Targeting: Display ads based on your interests and gaming preferences
Frequency Capping: Limit the number of times you see the same ad
Conversion Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Social Media Integration: Enable sharing and social features

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party companies to set cookies on our website for various purposes:

3.1 Analytics Providers

Google Analytics: Website analytics and user behavior tracking
Hotjar: Heatmaps and user session recordings (if applicable)

3.2 Advertising Networks

Google AdSense: Display targeted advertisements
Other Ad Networks: Various advertising partners may set cookies

3.3 Social Media Platforms

Facebook/Meta: Social sharing and like buttons
Twitter: Tweet buttons and embedded content
YouTube: Embedded videos and related functionality

3.4 Game Providers

External Game Hosts: Cookies from third-party game providers
Cloud Gaming Services: For games hosted on external platforms

4. How Long Do Cookies Last?

4.1 Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They're used for essential functions like maintaining your session while browsing our site.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted. Duration varies:

Functionality cookies: Usually 1 year
Analytics cookies: Typically 2 years
Advertising cookies: Generally 30 days to 2 years
Game progress cookies: May persist longer to save your progress

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Advanced > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

5.2 Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your cookie preferences
View detailed information about each cookie type

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific cookie types:

Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
Ad Personalization: Google Ad Settings
Industry Opt-out: Digital Advertising Alliance

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on Silent Hill F Games:

Essential cookies: Site may not function properly
Functionality cookies: Preferences won't be remembered
Analytics cookies: No impact on user experience
Advertising cookies: Ads may be less relevant

7. Mobile Devices and Apps

For mobile users, similar tracking technologies may be used:

Mobile Identifiers: Device-specific advertising IDs
Local Storage: HTML5 local storage for game data
App Cookies: If you use our mobile app or PWA

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by:

Posting an updated policy on our website
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Providing prominent notice on our homepage
Sending email notifications (if applicable)

9. International Transfers

Some of our cookie and analytics providers may transfer data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
Standard contractual clauses
Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
Other approved transfer mechanisms

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding cookies and the data they collect:

Consent withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time
Access: Request information about data collected via cookies
Deletion: Request deletion of cookie-related data
Portability: Request export of your data
Objection: Object to certain types of cookie usage

11. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or your cookie preferences, please contact us:

Email: admin@silenthillf.lol
Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Website: https://silenthillf.lol
Response Time: We aim to respond within 72 hours

By continuing to use Silent Hill F Games, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to our use of cookies as described herein.