Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on the Stimi website and related services (together, the “Site”). Cookies help the Site run smoothly, stay secure, remember your preferences, understand what’s working, and improve your overall experience.

By using the Site, you may allow cookies to be placed on your device, depending on your location and your choices in our cookie consent tools. If you prefer not to allow certain cookies, you can adjust your settings at any time, but some features may not work as intended.

What Cookies Are (And Why They Matter)

A “cookie” is a small text file stored on your device (like your computer or phone) when you visit a website. Cookies help sites recognize your browser, remember preferences, and support key functions like login sessions and fraud prevention.

Cookies are not inherently harmful, and they do not typically contain your name or direct contact details. However, some cookies can be used to recognize your browser over time, which is why transparency and choice are important.

How We Use Cookies for Function, Security, and a Better Experience

We use cookies and similar technologies to support:

• Website functionality - keeping pages loading properly, supporting account sessions, and saving basic preferences
• Security - detecting suspicious activity, reducing fraud, and helping protect accounts
• Performance - understanding load times, error rates, and what needs fixing
• Analytics - learning what pages are popular, how users move through the Site, and where we can improve
• Marketing (where permitted) - measuring campaign effectiveness and showing more relevant content

Some cookies are set by us (first-party cookies). Others are set by partners that help us provide services (third-party cookies).

The Cookie Types You May See on the Site

Different cookies do different jobs. Here’s the plain-English breakdown.

Essential Cookies (The “Must-Have” Ones)

Essential cookies are required for the Site to function. They help with things like:

• keeping you logged in during a session
• routing traffic and balancing server load
• supporting core security features and fraud monitoring
• remembering basic privacy settings, where required

Because these cookies are necessary, they’re usually not optional. If you block them, parts of the Site may not work, or the Site may not load correctly.

Functional Cookies (Convenience and Personalization)

Functional cookies help the Site remember choices you make so you don’t have to set them again and again. Examples include:

• language and display preferences
• saved settings that improve your flow through the Site
• maintaining a smoother, more personalized experience

If you disable functional cookies, the Site should still work, but it may feel less tailored, and you may need to reset preferences more often.

Performance and Analytics Cookies (Making the Site Faster and Fairer)

These cookies help us understand how the Site is performing and how people use it. They may track things like:

• which pages are visited most
• where users run into errors
• how long pages take to load
• what features are used, and what features are ignored

This data helps us improve stability, reduce bugs, and fine-tune the experience with more balance and momentum over time. Analytics cookies are typically used in aggregated form to support performance decisions.

Marketing Cookies (Only Where Allowed, and Only With the Right Controls)

Marketing cookies may be used to:

• measure the effectiveness of ads and promotions
• limit how often you see the same promotion
• deliver content that’s more relevant to your interests

These cookies may be set by third parties. If you choose not to allow marketing cookies, you can still use the Site, but promotions you see may be less relevant, and campaign measurement may be less precise.

Third-Party Cookies and Services (Who Else Might Set Cookies)

Some third-party providers may place cookies or use similar technologies when they help us run the Site. These providers can include:

• analytics vendors (to measure traffic and site usage)
• security and fraud-prevention partners (to help keep accounts safer)
• advertising and attribution partners (to measure campaigns, where permitted)

Third-party cookies are governed by the third party’s own policies, not ours. We aim to work with reputable providers and to keep the experience as clear and fair as possible, but we encourage you to review those third-party privacy and cookie policies when you want more detail.

Your Cookie Choices: Consent, Controls, and Opt-Out Options

Depending on your location, you may see a cookie banner or preference center that lets you accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies. When required by law, we will request your consent before placing certain cookies.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings at any time.

How to Manage, Disable, or Delete Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers let you control cookies through settings. Typically, you can:

• view which cookies are stored
• delete cookies from your device
• block cookies entirely
• block third-party cookies only
• clear cookies automatically when you close the browser

Helpful starting points (steps vary by version):

• Google Chrome - Settings - Privacy and security - Cookies and other site data
• Apple Safari - Settings - Privacy - Manage Website Data
• Mozilla Firefox - Settings - Privacy and Security - Cookies and Site Data
• Microsoft Edge - Settings - Cookies and site permissions - Manage and delete cookies and site data

If you delete cookies, you may be logged out of the Site, and some settings may reset. If you block cookies entirely, certain features may not function properly, including account-related tools and security checks.

What Happens If You Change Cookie Settings (Real Impact on Functionality)

Cookie preferences can affect how the Site behaves. For example:

• Blocking essential cookies may prevent login, disrupt navigation, or break security features.
• Turning off functional cookies may remove convenience features, like remembering preferences.
• Turning off analytics cookies limits our ability to spot bugs and performance issues quickly.
• Turning off marketing cookies reduces personalization and ad measurement but won’t stop you from using the core Site.

If your goal is maximum privacy with solid usability, a balanced approach is often to keep essential cookies enabled and disable marketing cookies, then decide on analytics based on your comfort level.

Similar Technologies: Pixels, SDKs, and Local Storage

We may also use technologies similar to cookies, such as pixels or local storage. These tools can help with security, fraud prevention, site measurement, and experience improvements. Where applicable, we apply the same consent approach to these tools as we do to cookies.

Children and Age Limits

The Site is not intended for children. If you are not of legal age to use the services offered through the Site, you should not use it. If you believe a minor has provided information or is using the Site, contact us using the details below.

Updates to This Cookie Policy (Staying Current and Transparent)

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how the Site operates. When we make material changes, we will take reasonable steps to provide notice on the Site and update the effective information in the policy.

If you keep using the Site after a policy update, your continued use means you understand the updated policy, subject to any consent requirements that apply in your location.

Questions or Requests (We’re Here to Help)

If you have questions about cookies, privacy choices, or how the Site uses tracking technologies, contact us at support@stimigames.com.

For additional details on related topics like account preferences, offers, and site rules, reach out if anything needs extra clarification.