Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how VelocityClash.pro ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at velocityclash.pro. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Cookies are not harmful to your device and do not contain viruses or malware. They cannot access other files on your device.

2. How We Use Cookies

VelocityClash.pro uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them.

• vc_cookie_consent — Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted/declined). Duration: 12 months.
• Session cookies — Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser, used to maintain your session while navigating the site.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous — it does not identify individual visitors.

• _ga, _gid, _gat — Google Analytics cookies used to distinguish users and throttle request rates. Duration: up to 2 years.
• Page view tracking — Records which pages and articles are most popular to help us improve our content.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred content tab on the Reviews page) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.

• vc_tab_pref — Remembers your last-selected genre tab on the Reviews page. Duration: 30 days.
• vc_theme — Stores your display preference if applicable. Duration: 12 months.

2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

At this time, VelocityClash.pro does not use targeting or advertising cookies. We do not serve third-party advertisements on our website. Should this change in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent accordingly.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may embed content from third-party services on our website (for example, embedded video content or social sharing widgets). These third parties may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant third parties:

• YouTube (Google LLC) — Used for embedded esports tournament highlight videos. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
• Twitch (Amazon) — Used for embedded live stream content. Twitch's privacy policy is available at www.twitch.tv/p/legal/privacy-policy.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies on our site fall into two categories by duration:

• Session cookies: These are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period (as described above) or until you manually delete them.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit VelocityClash.pro, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the screen. You can choose to accept all cookies or decline non-essential cookies.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device.
• Delete all or specific cookies.
• Block cookies from specific websites.
• Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality).

For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit:

• Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
• Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-au/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
• Safari: support.apple.com/en-au/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of VelocityClash.pro and other websites you visit.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for responding to DNT signals, and we do not alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals. We will update this policy if a standard is adopted.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. We will post any changes on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: VelocityClash Media Pty Ltd, Level 4, 201 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Contact form: velocityclash.pro/contact