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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
FPSTAC uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our service
- Improve our website performance
- Provide personalized content and features
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session (until browser closes) |
| csrf_token | Protects against security attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Performance Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - tracks page views | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles requests | 1 minute |
Functionality Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores your UI preferences (theme, language, etc.) | 1 year |
| squad_settings | Remembers your squad management settings | 6 months |
Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertising:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions | 3 months |
| IDE | Google Ads - delivers relevant ads | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage
- Hotjar: Provides heatmaps and session recordings
- Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions from ads
- Discord Widget: Shows community activity
5. How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Our Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner (shown on first visit) or through your account settings. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize which types of cookies to accept
Do Not Track
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we will not use non-essential cookies or tracking technologies.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of FPSTAC may not work properly:
- You will need to log in every time you visit
- Your preferences will not be saved
- Some features may be unavailable
- We won't be able to improve the service based on usage data
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the service to function.
7. Desktop Application
The FPSTAC desktop application does not use browser cookies. However, it does store:
- Local preferences: Settings, hotkey configurations, squad memberships
- Authentication tokens: To keep you logged in
- Session data: Temporary data about your current gaming session
- Screenshot cache: Temporary storage before upload
This data is stored locally on your device and is not shared with third parties.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you a notification if the changes are significant
9. More Information
For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit:
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@fpstac.com (placeholder)
- Website: www.fpstac.com