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Cookies Policy

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

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.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

2. How We Use Cookies

Board Play Café uses cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and personalize your experience
  • Analytics Cookies: Collect information about how our website is used
  • Marketing Cookies: Track your activity to display relevant advertisements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains your session state Session
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and how visitors move around the site.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttle request rate 1 minute

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user_preferences Stores your site preferences 1 year
language Remembers your language preference 1 year

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Social Media Platforms: If you interact with social media buttons or widgets
  • Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
  • Advertising Networks: For targeted advertising campaigns

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them:

  • Google Privacy Policy
  • Facebook Cookie Policy

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies from being set
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain tracking activities using these tools:

  • Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
  • Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies:

  • Some features of our website may not function properly
  • Your preferences may not be saved
  • You may need to re-enter information multiple times
  • Some pages may load more slowly

Essential cookies cannot be disabled if you wish to use our core website functionality.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date.

9. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

  • All About Cookies
  • Your Online Choices

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Board Play Café

Owner (PSC): Nataliia Ofitserova

Company Address:
71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
London, United Kingdom
WC2H 9JQ

Country: United Kingdom (England and Wales)

Email: privacy@boardplaycafe.com

Board Play Café

Your city's favorite board game café. Come for the games, stay for the community.

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