Cookie Policy — DLCompare
Last updated: [DATE — to be set at publication]
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies DLCompare (SAS Digital Services) uses on {{ app.request.host }}, why, and how you can control them. It complements our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device. Similar technologies include local storage objects, pixels and beacons. They can be "session" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" (kept for a defined period).
Categories of cookies
1. Strictly necessary cookies
Required for the Service to function (security, load balancing, cookie-consent, core preferences). These do not require consent.
2. Preference / functionality cookies
Remember choices such as your currency or platform filter (e.g. "PS5").
3. Analytics / performance cookies
Measure how the Service is used (audience measurement, statistics). Subject to consent where the trackers are not exempt.
4. Marketing / advertising cookies
Measure campaign performance and support affiliate attribution (e.g. Meta Pixel). Subject to consent.
Cookies we use
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration | Consent required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
__cflb |
Cloudflare | Load balancing / session affinity | Strictly necessary | Session | No |
dlcompare_catalog_platform |
DLCompare (first-party) | Remember platform filter preference | Preference | Persistent | No |
dlcompare_fee_opt |
DLCompare (first-party) | Remember fee filter preference | Preference | Persistent | No |
dlcompare_darkmode |
DLCompare (first-party) | Remember darkmode reference | Preference | Persistent | No |
_ga, _ga_<ID> |
Google (Analytics 4) | Audience measurement | Analytics | ~2 years / 13 months | Yes |
_gid |
Google (Analytics) | Audience measurement | Analytics | 24 hours | Yes |
_gat_UA-23645903-6 |
Google (Universal Analytics) | Request throttling | Analytics | 1 minute | Yes |
_fbp, _fbc |
Meta (Facebook Pixel) | Marketing attribution | Marketing | [to be confirmed] | Yes |
| Cookie-consent notice | DLCompare (first-party) | Remember your cookie choices | Strictly necessary | Persistent | No |
| Cloudflare Insights beacon | Cloudflare | Traffic analytics | Analytics | Session | [to be confirmed] |
Note: Durations marked "[to be confirmed]" must be checked against the actual vendor configuration before publication.
Third-party cookies and embedded content
Some pages may embed content from third parties (YouTube, Twitch, Vimeo, Discord, social widgets). These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with the embed. Please refer to each third party's own cookie policy. [Confirm which embeds are still in use before listing them — see the technical inventory.]
Managing your preferences
- On first visit, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies via our consent banner.
- You can change your choice at any time via [link to consent management / privacy settings].
- Browser settings: you can also configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the Service.
Contact
For any question about this Cookie Policy, contact us via the Contact page.
This policy is provided as a working draft for review by your legal counsel / DPO before publication. Cookie names/durations must be validated against the live configuration.