Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device, such as a computer, tablet, or mobile phone, when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. When you return to a website, these cookies allow the site to recognise your browser and remember certain information about your previous visit. This can include your preferences, login details, or items you have placed in a shopping cart. Cookies play a crucial role in enhancing your online experience by making interactions faster and more personalised.

At Shikaka, we use cookies for various purposes to ensure our website functions correctly, to improve your user experience, and to understand how our services are used. Our use of cookies helps us to:

• Remember your preferences and settings.
• Keep you logged in between sessions.
• Understand which parts of our website are most popular.
• Personalise the content and advertisements you see.
• Enhance the security of your account and our services.
• Detect and prevent fraudulent activity.

By using the Shikaka website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. You have the option to manage your cookie preferences, as explained later in this policy.

Essential cookies are fundamental for the operation of the Shikaka website. Without these cookies, certain core functionalities would not be available. They enable you to move around the website and use its essential features, such as accessing secure areas, managing your account, and processing transactions. These cookies are typically set in response to actions made by you, like logging in or filling out forms. Because they are strictly necessary for the website to function, your consent is not typically required for these cookies under data protection laws like the GDPR. Blocking these cookies will impact the functionality and usability of our services.

• Session Management: These cookies keep you logged in as you navigate different pages on Shikaka.
• Security: They help us detect and prevent security risks.
• Load Balancing: These cookies distribute website traffic efficiently to ensure stable performance.
• Compliance: Certain cookies are used to ensure we meet regulatory requirements, such as age verification.

Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, for example, which pages are visited most often, and if users encounter error messages. These cookies do not collect information that directly identifies you. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use this data to improve how our website works and to understand the effectiveness of our content. For instance, we can identify popular games or sections that require improvement based on user interaction data. This helps Shikaka to continually refine its offerings.

• Website Performance: We monitor how quickly pages load and identify any technical issues.
• User Behaviour: We analyse navigation patterns to optimise the site layout and content.
• Content Effectiveness: We track which content is most engaging for our users.

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. For example, they can remember your username, language preference, or the region you are in. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customisable parts of web pages. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites. They are designed to improve your experience by making the Shikaka website more convenient and tailored to your preferences.

• Language Preferences: Remembering your chosen language for the website.
• Regional Settings: Storing your preferred currency or region.
• Customisation: Remembering display settings or other user-specific configurations.

Marketing and advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are typically placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited our website and this information may be shared with other organisations, such as advertisers. This allows Shikaka to present you with relevant offers and promotions both on our site and on third-party platforms. We ensure that any such sharing complies with applicable data protection regulations.

• Targeted Advertising: Delivering ads based on your past interactions with Shikaka.
• Campaign Performance: Measuring the success of our advertising efforts.
• Personalised Offers: Presenting promotions that align with your gaming interests.

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the service, deliver advertisements on and through the service, and so on. These cookies are set by domains other than Shikaka. For example, we might use Google Analytics for website analytics or integrate social media plugins that set their own cookies. Third-party cookies are subject to the respective third parties' cookie policies. We carefully select our third-party partners to ensure they adhere to high standards of data protection and privacy. We do not have direct control over the specific cookies set by these third parties, but we strive to work only with reputable providers.

The duration for which a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a "session" or "persistent" cookie. Session cookies are temporary and remain on your device only as long as you are browsing the Shikaka website. They are automatically deleted when you close your web browser. Persistent cookies, on the other hand, remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie, or until you manually delete them. This duration can vary from a few minutes to several years. For example, a persistent cookie might remember your login details for a longer period, so you don't have to re-enter them every time you visit. We aim to set cookie durations that are proportionate and necessary for their intended purpose.

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, please be aware that disabling cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of the Shikaka website's features and services. You can manage your cookie preferences directly through your browser settings. Each browser offers different methods for managing cookies:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Site Settings > Cookies and site data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection.
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Tracking prevention.
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.

You can also use tools provided by third-party advertising networks to opt out of their targeted advertising. For more information on how to control cookies, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

"Do Not Track" (DNT) is a privacy preference that users can set in their web browsers. When DNT is enabled, the browser sends a signal to websites requesting that their browsing activity not be tracked. The internet industry has not yet agreed on a common standard for how to interpret DNT signals. Therefore, Shikaka does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals. We continue to monitor developments in this area and will update our practices if and when a universally accepted standard is established. In the meantime, you can manage your cookie preferences as outlined in the "Managing and Disabling Cookies" section of this policy.

Shikaka may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies. Your continued use of the Shikaka website after any changes to this policy will constitute your acceptance of such changes. Significant changes will be communicated through prominent notices on our website or directly via email, where appropriate.

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach our customer support team through the following methods:

• Email: [email protected]
• Live Chat: Available on our website during operational hours.
• Postal Address: Please refer to the "Contact Us" section on the Shikaka website for our registered office address, as required by our licensing authority.

We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.