Cookie policy
This policy explains how Game Town (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on gametown.uk, in line with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR. It should be read together with our Privacy policy.
1. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage (e.g. browser storage used to remember your cookie choices). They help the site work, remember settings, and (where you agree) understand how the site is used.
2. How we use consent
When you first visit, we show a banner so you can accept or reject non-essential cookies and similar uses where the law requires your consent. Your choice is stored in your browser (for example in local storage) so we do not keep asking on every visit. You can change your mind by clearing site data for our domain or contacting us; you can also control cookies through your browser settings.
3. Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary
These are required for the website to function and for you to use core features such as the shopping basket, security, load balancing, and remembering your cookie preference. They do not require consent under PECR. They may include session-related and security cookies set by our site or infrastructure.
Functional and preference
Where we use technologies to remember choices you make (e.g. display preferences), we only do so where permitted by law — often as part of necessary operation of the service or with your consent, depending on the technology.
Analytics and performance
We aim to use analytics only where you have consented via our banner, where such tools are non-essential. If we add analytics cookies, we will describe them here and ensure consent is obtained where required.
Marketing
We do not use third-party advertising cookies on this site unless we notify you and obtain consent where required.
4. Third-party services
Payment providers and embedded content (if any) may set their own cookies when you use those services. Their use is governed by their privacy notices. We encourage you to read those when you interact with payment pages or third-party content.
5. Managing cookies in your browser
Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the shop works (e.g. basket or checkout). For guidance, see your browser’s help pages or ICO guidance on cookies.
6. Updates
We may update this policy when our use of cookies changes. Check the “Last updated” date above.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies or personal data: hello@gametown.uk · Full details in our Privacy policy.