Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026
Last Updated: 1 January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Aurora Play Quest ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at auroraplayquest.com ("the Site"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further details on how we handle your information.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to site operators. Cookies can be "session" cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. How We Use Cookies

Aurora Play Quest uses a minimal number of cookies, reflecting our commitment to privacy and our no-registration, free-to-play model. We categorise our cookies as follows:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core features and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality. Essential cookies we use include:

• Cookie Consent Preference: Stores your choice regarding cookie acceptance so we don't ask you repeatedly. This cookie is stored in your browser's local storage under the key apq_cookie_consent.
• Session Management: Basic session cookies that help the Site function correctly and maintain your browsing experience during a single visit.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering preferences and settings:

• Game State: Local storage entries that remember your fun points balance and game progress within a browser session, allowing you to return to where you left off.
• Display Preferences: Cookies that remember your visual preferences or interface settings to provide a consistent experience.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

If you consent, we may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Site. These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated information that helps us improve our games and user experience. Analytics data may include:

• Which pages are visited most frequently
• How long visitors spend on the Site
• Which games are most popular
• General geographic region of visitors
• Browser and device types used

Analytics cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and are only placed on your device if you accept non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner.

3. Local Storage

In addition to traditional cookies, we use your browser's local storage for certain functionality. Local storage is similar to cookies but allows for larger amounts of data to be stored locally on your device. We use local storage for:

• Storing your cookie consent preference
• Saving fun points balances during gameplay sessions
• Remembering game progress within individual games

Local storage data stays on your device until you clear your browser data or specifically remove it. It is not transmitted to our servers.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Aurora Play Quest does not use third-party advertising cookies. We do not display advertisements on our Site, and we do not use cookies to track you across other websites. If we use any third-party analytics services, their cookies will only be placed with your explicit consent. Any such third-party services are bound by their own privacy and cookie policies.

5. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit Aurora Play Quest, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose between:

• Accept All: Enables all cookies, including analytics cookies
• Essential Only: Only essential cookies required for site functionality will be used

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's cookies and local storage, which will cause the consent banner to reappear on your next visit.

Browser-Level Controls

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

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
• Configure different cookie rules for different websites

Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the Site from functioning correctly. For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit your browser's help documentation or allaboutcookies.org.

6. Cookie Lifespan

Our cookies have the following approximate lifespans:

• Cookie Consent: Persistent — remains until you clear browser data
• Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser
• Game State (Local Storage): Persistent — remains until you clear browser data
• Analytics Cookies: Up to 12 months from the date they are set

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, technical, or operational reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page 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: Aurora Play Quest, PO Box 912, Auckland 1140, New Zealand