Cookie Policy Effective Date: April 24, 2026 Last Updated: April 24, 2026
Website: https://synapselink.site
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how SynapseLink ("we," "our," or "us") uses them on our website at https://synapselink.site, and your choices regarding cookie usage.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, available at https://synapselink.site/privacy-policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or install malware on your device. They are simply data files stored by your web browser.
There are two main types of cookies based on duration:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to keep track of your activities during a single browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time (or until you manually delete them). They are used to remember your preferences on return visits.
There are also two types based on origin:
- First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by SynapseLink when you visit our website.
- Third-Party Cookies: These are set by third-party services (such as Google AdSense or Google Analytics) that operate on our website.
3. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a) To Operate the Website Some cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function correctly. Without these cookies, certain features of the Site, including game loading and navigation, may not work properly.
b) To Analyze Website Traffic We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors find and interact with our website. This helps us improve the layout, content, and overall user experience of SynapseLink.
c) To Serve Advertisements We partner with Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Advertising cookies allow Google and its partners to serve ads that are relevant to your interests, based on your browsing history across our site and other websites.
d) To Remember Your Preferences Preference cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made in the past, such as your display settings or previously played games, so that we can provide a more personalized experience on your return visits.
4. What Cookies Do We Use?
Below is a detailed breakdown of the cookies used on SynapseLink:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID or session token | SynapseLink | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
| cookieconsent_status | SynapseLink | Remembers whether you have accepted our cookie notice | 1 Year |
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential to the operation of the website.
B. Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and tracks site usage | 2 Years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users (short-term) | 24 Hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to limit data collection | 1 Minute |
These cookies help us understand how users engage with our game library, which games are most popular, and how we can improve the site. All data collected through these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
For more information: https://policies.google.com/privacy
C. Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google (doubleclick.net) | Used for targeted advertising based on browsing behavior | 1 Year |
| DSID | Identifies a signed-in user on non-Google sites | 2 Weeks | |
| test_cookie | Google (doubleclick.net) | Checks if your browser supports cookies | 15 Minutes |
| NID | Stores user preferences for Google services and ad targeting | 6 Months | |
| CONSENT | Stores your ad personalization consent status | 2 Years |
Google AdSense uses these cookies to serve personalized advertisements to our visitors based on their interests. We do not have direct access to or control over the data collected by these cookies.
To opt out of Google's personalized advertising:
- Visit Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Use the NAI opt-out tool: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Use the DAA opt-out tool: https://optout.aboutads.info
D. Preference / Functional Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | SynapseLink | Remembers your display theme preference (if applicable) | 1 Year |
| recently_played | SynapseLink | Keeps a local record of recently played games for convenience | 30 Days |
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
In addition to the cookies listed above, certain third-party services integrated into our website may place their own cookies on your device. These include but may not be limited to:
- Google AdSense — For delivering and measuring advertisements
- Google Analytics — For tracking and analyzing website traffic
- YouTube — If any embedded video content is present on the Site
- Game Developers / CDNs — Some HTML5 games may load assets from external content delivery networks that may set their own cookies
SynapseLink does not control or have access to any cookies set by third parties. These cookies are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties. We encourage you to review their policies independently.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit SynapseLink, you will be shown a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or manage cookie preferences. By clicking "Accept All," you consent to the use of all cookies described in this policy.
Please note that:
- Strictly necessary cookies are always active and cannot be opted out of
- Analytics and advertising cookies require your consent and can be declined
- Withdrawing your consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred prior to your withdrawal
7. How to Manage and Delete Cookies
You have the right to manage cookies through your browser settings. Below are instructions for the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Cookies and Site Data
- Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Please note: Disabling or deleting cookies may impact your browsing experience on SynapseLink. Some games or features may not function correctly if essential cookies are blocked.
You can also use browser extensions such as Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin to manage third-party tracking cookies across all websites you visit.
For comprehensive guidance on managing cookies, visit: https://www.allaboutcookies.org
8. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As such, SynapseLink does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools listed in Section 4 above to control personalized advertising.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our use of cookies. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:
SynapseLink Website: https://synapselink.site Email: privacy@synapselink.site