This Cookie Policy explains how ShadowLobby.pro ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by ShadowLobby Pty Ltd (ABN 47 123 456 789), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://shadowlobby.pro.
By continuing to use our Site after being presented with our cookie consent banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing your cookies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
- First-party cookies: Set directly by ShadowLobby.pro.
- Third-party cookies: Set by third-party services we use (e.g., analytics providers).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function correctly. They cannot be disabled as they are required for basic features such as page navigation, security, and remembering your cookie consent preference.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| sl_cookies_accepted | Stores your cookie consent preference to prevent the banner from reappearing on every visit. | 1 year | First-party |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session state across page requests. | Session | First-party |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Site — which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay, and where they come from. This data is collected in an anonymised, aggregated form and helps us improve our content and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | 2 years | Third-party |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics — used to persist session state. | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | 24 hours | Third-party |
| _gat | Google Analytics — used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute | Third-party |
2.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| sl_theme | Remembers your display preference (e.g., dark mode) for future visits. | 1 year | First-party |
| sl_region | Stores your preferred content region (e.g., AU/NZ) to show relevant tournament and review content. | 6 months | First-party |
3. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use the following similar technologies:
- Local Storage: We use browser local storage to save your cookie consent preference (the
sl_cookies_acceptedkey). This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. - Web Beacons: Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether a page or email has been viewed. We may use these in our newsletter emails.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We do not use advertising or targeting cookies, and we do not share cookie data with advertisers.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit ShadowLobby.pro, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to "Accept All" cookies or "Decline" non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or cookies.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View the cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Block all cookies (note: this may affect Site functionality)
For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit:
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Site may not function as intended. Specifically:
- Your cookie consent preference will not be saved, and the banner will reappear on each visit
- Your display preferences (e.g., region settings) will not be remembered
- We will be unable to improve our Site based on analytics data
Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to read our game reviews or access tournament information.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Post: Privacy Officer, ShadowLobby Pty Ltd, Level 12, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Web: Contact Form
For more information about our data practices, please read our Privacy Policy.