This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them. For users in the EU and UK, we only place non-essential cookies with your prior consent, in line with the EU ePrivacy Directive and UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device, remember preferences, and collect information about how you use the site. Cookies may be:
- Session cookies: Temporary files deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
- First-party cookies: Set directly by bestmurdermysterygames.com.
- Third-party cookies: Set by third-party services we use (e.g., Google Analytics, advertising networks).
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store personally identifiable information. They include:
- Cookies that store your cookie consent preferences.
- Session and security cookies required for normal Website operation.
2.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website, enabling us to improve content and performance. Data is collected and reported anonymously.
- Google Analytics (google.com/analytics): collects anonymised data on page views, session duration, traffic sources, and device type. Data may be processed in the United States. Opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Other analytics tools we may use from time to time with equivalent functionality.
For EU and UK visitors: these cookies are only placed with your prior consent.
2.3 Advertising & Targeting Cookies
These cookies are set by our advertising partners (such as Google AdSense) to deliver personalised advertisements on and off this Website.
- They track your browsing activity across websites to build an interest profile.
- They enable frequency capping to limit repeated ad exposure.
- They measure the performance and conversion rates of advertising campaigns.
For EU and UK visitors: these cookies are only placed with your prior consent. All visitors may opt out of personalised advertising — see Section 4.
2.4 Affiliate Tracking Cookies
When you click an affiliate link on this Website, the affiliate retailer may place a tracking cookie on your device to determine whether a qualifying purchase was later made. These cookies are set by the third-party retailer and are governed by their privacy policy. We have no control over these cookies once you leave our Website.
3. Cookie Consent
On your first visit, EU and UK users will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may:
- Accept all cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies.
- Customise your preferences by category.
You may change your cookie preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in our website footer. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that took place before withdrawal.
Visitors from outside the EU and UK may still see an informational notice about our cookie use.
4. How to Control Cookies
4.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse, delete, or be alerted when cookies are set. The steps vary by browser — refer to your browser’s help documentation. Note that blocking all cookies may affect Website functionality.
4.2 Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads personalisation: adssettings.google.com
- NAI opt-out (US): optout.networkadvertising.org
- DAA opt-out (US): optout.aboutads.info
- Your Online Choices (EU): youronlinechoices.eu
5. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers transmit a “Do Not Track” signal. We do not currently alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals, as there is no universally adopted standard for how websites should respond to them. We will review this position as standards develop.
6. Third-Party Cookie Policies
- Google: policies.google.com/privacy
- Amazon: amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GX7NJQ4ZB8MHFRNJ
- Etsy: etsy.com/legal/privacy
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy at any time. We will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page when changes are made. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.