Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 22 October 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how DeutschLevel ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Types of Cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
- First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services used by the website
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
- Age Verification: Remembers that you have verified your age (18+)
- Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
- Security: Protects against fraud and ensures secure connections
- Session Management: Maintains your session as you navigate the site
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest and necessity for service provision
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation:
- Language Preferences: Remembers your language choice
- User Preferences: Saves your settings and preferences
- Game Filters: Remembers your game filter selections
Legal Basis: Consent
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:
- Usage Statistics: Pages visited, time spent, navigation paths
- Performance Monitoring: Loading times and technical performance
- Error Tracking: Identifies technical issues
- User Behaviour: Understand how users interact with features
Services Used: Google Analytics (anonymised), internal analytics
Legal Basis: Consent
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:
- Targeted Advertising: Shows relevant ads based on your interests
- Ad Performance: Measures effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Retargeting: Shows ads on other websites you visit
- Social Media: Enables sharing and social media features
Legal Basis: Consent
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 First-Party Cookies
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| ageVerified |
Stores age verification status |
Persistent (1 year) |
| cookieConsent |
Stores cookie consent preferences |
Persistent (1 year) |
| sessionId |
Manages user session |
Session |
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
We use services from trusted third parties that may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Game Providers: Embedded game content may use cookies
- Advertising Networks: Deliver and measure advertisements
- Social Media Platforms: Enable sharing and social features
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage:
- Age Verification: Stores age confirmation locally
- Preferences: Saves user settings and preferences
- Performance: Caches data for faster loading
Local storage works similarly to cookies but doesn't expire and isn't sent to our servers with each request.
5. How to Manage Cookies
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage preferences (coming soon)
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Warning: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
5.3 Third-Party Opt-Outs
Opt out of specific third-party cookies:
6. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We continue to monitor developments in this area.
7. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may process personal data. This processing is covered by our Privacy Policy and complies with UK GDPR requirements.
8. Impact of Rejecting Cookies
If you reject non-essential cookies:
- Core website functionality will continue to work
- Some features may be limited or unavailable
- We cannot remember your preferences
- Website performance may be affected
- You may see less relevant content and advertisements
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:
- Cookie technology and practices
- Legal requirements
- Our business operations
- Third-party services we use
Check the "Last Updated" date at the top to see when the policy was last revised.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors through cookies or any other means.
11. International Users
If you access our website from outside the UK:
- Cookies may be transferred to and processed in the UK
- Different data protection laws may apply
- We comply with UK GDPR for all users
12. More Information About Cookies
To learn more about cookies and how to manage them:
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
- Email: privacy@deutschlevel.games
- Data Protection Officer: privacy@deutschlevel.games
14. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have rights regarding data collected through cookies:
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to access data
- Right to erasure
- Right to object to processing
See our Privacy Policy for details on exercising your rights.
