Cookie Policy
Effective date: 2026-08-01
This Cookie Policy explains how Oysters Games ("we") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the oystersinc.com social entertainment platform.
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, work more efficiently, and provide information to the site owners.
2. Categories we use
We use the following cookie categories on the Service:
- Essential cookies: required for basic operation, including the age-confirmation session and security features. These cannot be disabled in our systems.
- Functional cookies: remember user preferences and settings (e.g. cookie-consent choice, age-gate confirmation status).
- Analytics cookies: collect anonymous aggregate usage statistics to help us understand how the platform is used. No personally identifiable information is collected via these cookies.
We do not use advertising tracking cookies on this Service. The Service does not display third-party advertising and does not share user behaviour with ad networks.
3. Specific cookies we use
The table below lists the specific cookies currently set on this Service. Names and providers may change as we update our technical stack; this list reflects the active configuration at the date above.
| Category | Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | session_id | Oysters Games | Maintains user session | Session |
| Essential | age_verification | Oysters Games | Stores age-gate confirmation | 24 hours |
| Essential | consent | Oysters Games | Cookie consent preferences | 365 days |
| Analytics | _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| Analytics | _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 24 hours |
| Analytics | _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| Security | cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Bot mitigation | 30 days |
| Functional | device_id | Oysters Games | Recognises returning device | 180 days |
| Functional | cookie_choice | Oysters Games | Stores cookie-banner decision | 365 days |
4. Third-party cookies
Some pages may include free social games provided by third-party game developers. These games may set their own cookies for technical operation. Third parties handle the resulting data under their own privacy notices.
5. Your control over cookies
You can manage cookies through:
- the cookie banner shown on your first visit, where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies;
- your browser settings, where you can refuse, delete, or block cookies entirely.
If you disable cookies, some functionality of the Service may be affected.
6. Age restriction reminder
Cookies and other technologies are used in connection with our age-gate functionality. The Service is intended for users aged 18 or older.
7. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally. The "Effective date" near the top reflects the most recent revision.
8. Contact
For questions about cookies on this Service, please contact us:
- Address: 34 Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3EZ
- Contact: contact@oystersinc.com