Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how PlayCortexa ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by PlayCortexa Pty Ltd (ABN 45 123 456 789), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at playcortexa.pro (the "Website").

By continuing to use our Website after seeing our cookie notice, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the preference options described below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies: temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: cookies that remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.
• First-party cookies: cookies set directly by playcortexa.pro.
• Third-party cookies: cookies set by third-party services that appear on our pages (e.g., analytics providers).

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

• cortexa_cookies_accepted — Stores your cookie consent preference. Duration: 1 year. Type: First-party.
• Session ID cookies — Maintain your session state as you navigate the Website. Duration: Session. Type: First-party.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. All information collected is aggregated and anonymised.

• Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) — Used to distinguish users and throttle request rates. Duration: Up to 2 years. Type: Third-party (Google LLC).

Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.

• Theme preference cookies — Remembers your display preferences. Duration: 6 months. Type: First-party.
• Newsletter preference cookies — Remembers whether you have dismissed the newsletter prompt. Duration: 30 days. Type: First-party.

2.4 Marketing and Social Media Cookies

We do not currently use advertising or marketing cookies on playcortexa.pro. If this changes, we will update this Policy and seek your consent before placing such cookies.

Our Website may include social media sharing buttons (e.g., Twitter/X, YouTube). These third-party services may set their own cookies when you interact with their buttons. We have no control over these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those platforms.

3. How We Obtain Your Consent

When you first visit playcortexa.pro, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the page. You have the following options:

• "Accept All": Consents to all categories of cookies described in this Policy.
• "Essential Only": Accepts only strictly necessary cookies. Analytics and functional cookies will not be placed.

Your preference is stored in a first-party cookie and respected on subsequent visits. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Website.

4. Managing Cookies via Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View the cookies stored on your device.
• Delete some or all cookies.
• Block cookies from specific websites.
• Block all third-party cookies.
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.

Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

5. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our Website currently does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your tracking preferences using the cookie consent options described above.

6. Data Collected via Cookies

The data collected through cookies may include:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page.
• Referring website or search engine.
• Browser type and version.
• Device type and operating system.
• Approximate geographic location (country/state level, derived from IP address).

This data is used solely for the purposes described in this Policy and our Privacy Policy. We do not use cookie data to build individual user profiles for advertising purposes.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies on our Website are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties. We are not responsible for the content of those policies. We encourage you to review them:

• Google: policies.google.com/privacy

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated Policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Privacy Officer, PlayCortexa Pty Ltd, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

For general privacy enquiries, please also refer to our Privacy Policy.