Cookie Policy
Last updated: 29 May 2026
Short version: You can play without accepting any non-essential cookies. We use a small number of strictly-necessary items to keep you signed in and to remember your consent choice. Analytics and advertising cookies load only after you click “Accept” on the consent banner. You can change your choice at any time via Cookie Settings in the footer.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files a site stores on your device. “Similar storage” (such as localStorage) works the same way. We group everything we use into the categories below.
Strictly necessary
These are required for the site to work and do not need consent. They are never used for advertising or cross-site tracking.
| Item | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
pm_session (httpOnly) | Keeps you signed in. | 30 days |
pm_sh | Signals that a session exists (carries no secret). | 30 days |
| Code-verification cookie (httpOnly) | Confirms your one-time sign-in code. | 15 minutes |
pm_consent_v1 (localStorage) | Remembers your analytics consent choice. | Until cleared |
| Game progress (localStorage) | Saves your streaks and settings on your device. | Until cleared |
Analytics (consent required)
Loaded only after you accept. We use these to understand how the games are used and to keep the site reliable.
| Item | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
Google Analytics 4 cookies (_ga, etc.) | Aggregate usage statistics. | |
| First-party analytics events | PlayMemorize | Page views, performance, and error reporting. |
Advertising (consent required)
Google AdSense may set advertising identifiers. These load only after you accept and never before.
How to control cookies
- Consent banner: choose “Accept” or “No thanks” on your first visit.
- Cookie Settings: use the link in the footer to change your choice at any time.
- Browser-level opt-out: we honour Global Privacy Control (GPC) and Do Not Track signals automatically · if your browser sends one, non-essential cookies stay off and the banner is suppressed.
- Browser settings: you can block or delete cookies in your browser; strictly-necessary sign-in cookies can also be cleared, but you will be signed out.
More information
See our Privacy Policy for the full picture of what we collect and why, and the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page for your CCPA rights.
Contact
Questions about cookies? Email us at hello@playmemorize.com.
