1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit websites. They are widely used by web developers to make websites function efficiently, remember your customized preferences, provide analytical insights, and deliver relevant advertisements.
In addition to cookies, modern web applications may utilize HTML5 LocalStorage, which stores key-value pairs locally inside your browser without sending them across the network with every HTTP request.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We categorize the cookies and storage mechanisms used on PlayMinesweeper.online into three primary types:
| Category | Purpose | Examples & Persistence |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Strictly Necessary | Essential for basic site navigation, security, and responsive layout loading. | Session cookies, edge caching tokens (Expires when session closes). |
| 2. Preferences (LocalStorage) | Remembers your in-game sound state (mute/unmute), high score best times, and chosen difficulty settings. | noguess_best_beginner, classic_sound_muted (Persistent locally on device). |
| 3. Advertising & Analytics (Google AdSense) | Used by Google and third-party ad networks to serve relevant advertisements and measure ad performance. | Google DoubleClick DART cookies (Persistent, subject to Google privacy controls). |
3. Google AdSense & DoubleClick DART Cookies
To provide free access to all our puzzle modes, PlayMinesweeper displays digital advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies, such as the DoubleClick DART cookie, to display personalized ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites across the Internet.
4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most modern web browsers allow you to control and manage cookies through their browser settings. You can set your browser to alert you when a cookie is placed, block third-party cookies, or clear all stored cookies.
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Apple Safari: Settings > Safari > Advanced > Privacy & Block Cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
Please note: If you completely block or clear cookies and local storage, your personal best time records and audio preferences will be reset upon restarting your browser.
5. Questions Regarding Our Cookie Practices
For further information regarding our data protection standards or cookie policies, please consult our full Privacy Policy or contact our technical team at privacy@playminesweeper.online.