Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device, such as a computer, tablet, or mobile phone, when you visit a website. They are widely used by online services to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and to remember your preferences. Cookies are created by the server of the website you are visiting and are stored on your device's hard drive. They contain information that can be read by the website server when you return to the site. This allows the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit.

At Shikaka, we use cookies for various purposes, including enhancing your browsing experience, understanding how you interact with our services, and personalising the content and advertisements you see. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. This policy explains what cookies are, how Shikaka uses them, and your choices regarding their use.

Shikaka uses cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are essential for technical reasons, allowing our website to operate and for you to use its core features, such as logging in and accessing secure areas. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our site. For example, we use cookies to remember your language preferences or to keep you logged in between sessions. We also use cookies for analytical purposes, helping us understand how visitors use our website, which in turn allows us to improve its structure and content. Finally, cookies are used for marketing and advertising, enabling us to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.

Essential cookies are fundamental to the operation of the Shikaka website. Without these cookies, our services would not function correctly. They enable core functionalities like security, network management, and accessibility. These cookies are typically set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You cannot opt out of these cookies because they are strictly necessary for the website to provide the services you have requested. If you configure your browser to block these cookies, some parts of the Shikaka website will not work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the Shikaka website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how a website works. Shikaka uses this data to understand traffic patterns, identify popular content, and measure the effectiveness of our site design. This helps us make informed decisions about site improvements and user experience enhancements. For example, we might use analytics to determine if a new feature is being used as intended or if certain pages are causing user confusion.

Functional cookies allow the Shikaka website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. For example, a functional cookie might remember your username, language preference, or the region you are in. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customise. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites. Their purpose is to improve your experience by making your interactions with Shikaka more tailored and convenient.

Marketing and advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organisations, such as advertisers. At Shikaka, we use these cookies to present you with offers and promotions that align with your gaming preferences, both on our site and on other websites you visit. This helps us ensure that our marketing efforts are targeted and efficient, providing you with content that is genuinely relevant.

In addition to the cookies Shikaka sets, we also use various third-party cookies for reporting usage statistics of the service, delivering advertisements on and through the service, and so on. These third-party cookies are set by domains other than Shikaka. For example, we may use analytics providers, advertising partners, or social media platforms that set their own cookies on your device when you interact with their features on our site. We do not control the setting of these third-party cookies, so we suggest you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them. We carefully select our third-party partners to ensure they adhere to high standards of data protection and privacy.

The duration for which a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a "persistent" or "session" cookie. Session cookies are temporary and typically expire when you close your browser. They are used to allow websites to link the actions of a user during a browser session. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie itself, or until you delete them. These cookies are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie. Shikaka uses both session and persistent cookies to provide a comprehensive and consistent user experience. For instance, a session cookie might keep you logged in during a single visit, while a persistent cookie might remember your language preference for future visits.

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by modifying your browser settings. Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. Please note that if you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, but your access to some functionality and areas of Shikaka may be restricted. For example, you may not be able to log in, access your account, or use certain features that rely on cookies for their operation. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. You can usually find information on how to manage cookies in your browser's "Help" menu or by visiting the browser vendor's website. You can also visit www.allaboutcookies.org for comprehensive information on how to manage cookies across various browsers.

"Do Not Track" (DNT) is a privacy preference that users can set in their web browsers. When DNT is enabled, the browser sends a signal to websites, requesting that they disable tracking of the user's browsing activity. Shikaka does not currently respond to DNT signals. This is because there is no universally accepted standard for how companies should interpret or respond to DNT signals. Until a consistent standard is established, we will continue to operate our website and services as described in this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will monitor developments around DNT and other privacy-enhancing technologies.

Shikaka may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies and related technologies. Material changes will be communicated to you through our website or via email, where appropriate. Your continued use of the Shikaka website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will signify your acceptance of such changes.

If you have any questions or concerns about Shikaka's use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our dedicated support team is available to assist you with any privacy-related inquiries. You can reach us through the contact methods provided on our website. We are committed to transparency and ensuring that you understand how your data is handled when you use our services. We value your privacy and are here to provide clarity on our practices.