🍪 Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 14, 2026
This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on news.vkgames.sbs, and how you can manage them.
1. What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. It allows the site to remember your preferences, improve your experience, and collect analytical data.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the site to function. They cannot be disabled.
- PHP Session — Maintains your browsing session
- CSRF Security — Protection against cross-site request forgery attacks
- Consent Preferences — Remembers your cookie choices
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site:
- Google Analytics — Pages visited, visit duration, traffic source (anonymized data)
- Internal Statistics — Most-read articles, bounce rate
These cookies are placed only with your consent.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance the user experience:
- Dark/Light Theme — Remembers your display preference
- Preferred Language — Saves your language choice
- Recently Viewed — Articles you have recently visited
2.4 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used by our advertising partners to display relevant ads:
- Ad Targeting — Displays ads tailored to your interests
- Conversion Tracking — Measures the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Social Media Pixels — Tracking by Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms
These cookies require your explicit consent.
3. Retention Period
| Cookie Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Essential | Session / 1 year |
| Analytics | 2 years max |
| Functional | 1 year |
| Advertising | 90 days – 2 years |
4. Managing Cookies
4.1 Via the Consent Banner
During your first visit, a banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
4.2 Via Your Browser
You can manage and delete cookies directly in your browser settings:
- Chrome — Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari — Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions
4.3 Via Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics — Disable Google Analytics
- Network Advertising Initiative — NAI Opt-Out
5. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party services may place their own cookies through our site. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing each service’s privacy policy.
6. Changes
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Check this page regularly.