Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 18, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how dumbwaystodie-game.com (the "Website") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

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 help websites remember information about your visit, making it easier to use the site and providing a more personalized experience.

How Cookies Work

When you visit our Website, we may place cookies on your device. These cookies send information back to our servers or third-party servers to help us understand how you use our site. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period).

Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

  • Web beacons: Small graphics embedded in web pages or emails
  • Local storage: Data stored in your browser (HTML5 local storage)
  • Pixels: Tiny images used to track user behavior
2

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Website Functionality: To enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas
  • Analytics and Performance: To understand how visitors interact with our Website, which pages are most popular, and how long users stay
  • Advertising: To display relevant advertisements and measure ad effectiveness
  • Personalization: To remember your preferences and settings
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraud and security threats

Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and security features. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies (HTTPS enforcement)
  • Load balancing cookies

Duration: Session (deleted when browser closes) or up to 1 year

⚠️ These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Website to work.

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to analyze how visitors use our Website. These cookies collect anonymous information to help us improve the user experience.

Cookie Names:

  • _ga - Distinguishes unique users (Duration: 2 years)
  • _ga_* - Stores session state (Duration: 2 years)
  • _gid - Distinguishes unique users (Duration: 24 hours)

Information Collected:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Browser type and device information
  • Geographic location (city/country level)
  • Anonymized IP address
  • Referring website

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

3.3 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Website. These cookies are used to show you relevant ads based on your interests and to measure ad performance.

Cookie Names (Examples):

  • IDE - DoubleClick cookie for ad personalization (Duration: 1-2 years)
  • DSID - Identifies signed-in users for personalized ads (Duration: 2 weeks)
  • 1P_JAR - Collects website statistics and ad performance (Duration: 1 month)
  • CONSENT - Stores user consent status (Duration: 20 years)

Purpose:

  • Display personalized advertisements based on your browsing history
  • Limit the number of times you see the same ad (frequency capping)
  • Measure ad effectiveness and conversions
  • Prevent fraudulent clicks and impressions

Privacy Policy: Google Advertising Policies

Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: Google Ads Settings

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

When you play embedded games from third-party platforms (Miniplay, Poki, etc.), those platforms may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies.

Third-Party Platforms:

  • Miniplay (miniplay.com)
  • Poki (poki.com)
  • Other game hosting platforms

Recommendation: Please review the privacy policies of these third-party platforms to understand their cookie usage.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Here are several ways to manage your cookie preferences:

Option 1: Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. See the next section for detailed instructions for each browser.

Option 2: Opt-Out Tools

Use these tools to opt out of specific tracking:

Option 3: Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. However, there is no industry-wide standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but you can use the other methods listed here to control cookies.

5

Browser Cookie Settings

Here's how to manage cookies in the most popular web browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
  2. Click "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data"
  3. Choose your preferred cookie settings
  4. You can also clear existing cookies here

Learn more

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the menu button → Settings
  2. Click "Privacy & Security"
  3. Under "Cookies and Site Data", customize your settings
  4. Use "Clear Data" to remove existing cookies

Learn more

Apple Safari

  1. Click Safari → Preferences
  2. Go to the "Privacy" tab
  3. Choose "Block all cookies" or customize settings
  4. Click "Manage Website Data" to remove specific cookies

Learn more

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
  2. Click "Cookies and site permissions"
  3. Click "Manage and delete cookies and site data"
  4. Choose your preferred settings or clear cookies

Learn more

6

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our Website:

If You Disable Essential Cookies:

  • Some features of the Website may not function properly
  • You may experience errors or be unable to access certain pages

If You Disable Analytics Cookies:

  • We won't be able to track your usage and improve the Website based on your behavior
  • This won't affect your ability to use the Website

If You Disable Advertising Cookies:

  • You will still see advertisements, but they won't be personalized to your interests
  • You may see the same ads repeatedly
  • Ads may be less relevant to you
7

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage, legal requirements, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

8

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Website: dumbwaystodie-game.com
Contact Page: Contact Us
Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy

By continuing to use dumbwaystodie-game.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to our use of cookies as described.