Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 31, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

NorthernGlowPoint uses cookies to enhance your experience, understand how you use our platform, and improve our services.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • User authentication and security
  • Session management
  • Age verification status
  • Cookie consent preferences

Without these cookies, certain features of NorthernGlowPoint would not work.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices, including:

  • Language preferences
  • Display settings
  • Game settings and preferences
  • Volume and audio settings

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our platform:

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Features used most frequently
  • Error messages encountered
  • General usage patterns

This information is aggregated and anonymous. It helps us improve NorthernGlowPoint for all users.

3.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about platform performance:

  • Page load times
  • Response times for different features
  • Technical errors or issues

4. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to:

  • Save game progress and achievements
  • Store virtual currency balances (Glow Points)
  • Remember your preferences
  • Cache data for better performance

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party services that set their own cookies, such as:

  • Analytics Providers: To understand platform usage
  • Content Delivery Networks: To improve performance
  • Security Services: To protect against fraud and abuse

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.

6. Cookie Duration

6.1 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for essential functionality like maintaining your logged-in state.

6.2 Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Used to remember your preferences across visits.

7. Managing Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Clear cookies when closing the browser

7.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

Manage cookies in your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

7.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

While you can block cookies, doing so may affect your experience:

  • Some features may not work properly
  • You may need to re-enter information
  • Preferences won't be saved
  • Game progress may not be retained

8. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. We respect DNT signals and will not track users who have enabled this setting.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

10. Cookie Consent

When you first visit NorthernGlowPoint, we display a banner informing you about our use of cookies. By clicking "Accept" or continuing to use the site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

11. Data Protection

Information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

13. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding cookies under data protection laws such as GDPR. You have the right to:

  • Withdraw consent to cookie use
  • Access information about cookies we use
  • Request deletion of cookie data
  • Object to certain types of cookies