Thumb Wars Cookies and Tracking Information

Introduction

At Thumb Wars, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure our website works efficiently and to provide you with the best possible experience. This page will explain what cookies are, why we use them, how you can control them, and the legal requirements for transparency. Alternatively, if you’re looking for information on our privacy policy, check here.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website (https://thethumbwars.com). They help our site remember information based on you as an individual and your previous visits, ranging from personal information, to search terms and even the preferred view between day and night mode.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons:

Enhancing User Experience:
Cookies help us remember your preferences (for example, language, region, or settings) to provide you with a smooth, personalized experience.
Improving Website Performance:
Cookies collect aggregated data on site usage, allowing us to monitor our website’s performance, identify technical issues, and optimize functionality.
Analyzing Visitor Behavior:
We use common analytics packages (for example, Google Analytics) to gather non‑identifying, aggregated data—such as session duration, page views, and navigation paths—to help us improve our content, design, and overall functionality.
Supporting Marketing Initiatives:
Some cookies enable us to track affiliate link performance and display personalized offers, supporting our marketing efforts while respecting your privacy.

How We Use Cookies and Tracking Technologies

1. Essential and Functional Cookies

Purpose:
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable secure access, smooth navigation, and help remember your core preferences.
Usage:
Without these cookies, Thumb Wars may not work properly.

2. Analytics and Performance Cookies

Usage:
Cookies (such as those from Google Analytics) collect aggregated data about how visitors interact with our website. This includes information such as session duration, page views, and navigation paths. We use this data to measure performance and improve our site’s usability.

3. Affiliate Cookies and Third‑Party Tracking

Affiliate Disclosures:
We participate in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on affiliate links on our site, you may be redirected to external websites where affiliates may set their own cookies or use other tracking technologies.
Privacy:
We do not collect or pass on any personally identifying information without your explicit permission. Once redirected, the external site’s privacy policy applies.

4. Other Tracking and External Services

External Scripts and Resources:
Our website uses external resources (such as Google Fonts, or certain Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)) to enhance design and performance. These third parties may set their own cookies or track usage according to their privacy policies.
Structured Data & Preload Links:
We use structured data (JSON-LD) and preconnect/preload techniques to improve search engine visibility and page load times. While these methods do not set cookies directly, they may be linked to external services that do.

Legal Frameworks

Our cookie practices comply with various legal requirements. We disclose our practices in accordance with:

United States:
Provides the overarching legal requirements for data processing and transparency.
Europe – ePrivacy Directive and GDPR:
Allows users to read, consent, withdraw consent, and opt out of all cookie-related items to comply with the United Kingdom and EU Cookie Laws.

These laws require us to obtain your consent before placing non‑essential cookies on your device.

Cookie Table

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration (as per 2 years)	Category
ExampleCookie	Enhances site performance	2 years (example)	Analytics
FunctionalCookie	Remembers user preferences	Varies	Essential
…	…	…	…

Note: This table is an example. Actual cookie names, purposes, durations, and categories may vary.

Managing Your Cookies

You can control cookies on your device in two main ways:

Browser Settings:
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please refer to your browser’s help documentation for specific instructions. Blocking cookies may affect the functionality of Thumb Wars.
Cookie Consent Banner:
When you first visit our website (https://thethumbwars.com), you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or adjust your cookie preferences. You can update these choices at any time using the CookieYes button in the bottom left corner of your screen, regardless of page.

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal data under applicable laws, including:

Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
Restriction of Processing: Request that we limit the processing of your data.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data.
Data Portability: Request that we transfer your personal data to another organization.

To exercise these rights, please contact us here.

Cookie Management FAQ

Q: What are cookies?
A: Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and track your activity.

Q: Why do Thumb Wars use cookies?
A: We use cookies to:

Remember your preferences (such as language or region settings).
Improve website performance and functionality.
Analyze how users interact with our site using common analytics packages (like Google Analytics and CDNs).
Support our affiliate and marketing initiatives by tracking affiliate performance and delivering personalized offers.

Q: What types of cookies are used on this website?
A: Our site uses several types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
Performance & Analytics Cookies: Used to monitor site usage and improve our service.
Affiliate & Marketing Cookies: Track affiliate performance and help deliver personalized promotions.
Advertisement Cookies: Used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.
Third‑Party Cookies: Set by external services (such as Google Fonts, CDNs, or analytics tools).

Q: How can I manage or block cookies?
A: You can manage cookies by:

Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Use the cookie consent banner on our website to customize your cookie preferences.

Q: Will blocking cookies affect my experience on Thumb Wars?
A: Yes. Disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website and result in a less personalized browsing experience. You’ll need to select user preferences with every visit, including translation preferences, light/dark mode, and more.

Q: How do affiliate cookies work?
A: When you click on affiliate links on our site, you may be redirected to external sites where affiliate cookies are set. These cookies help track affiliate performance and personalize offers. Once you leave our site, the external site’s privacy policy applies.

Q: What if I have more questions about cookies or my privacy?
A: If you have additional questions or need further assistance, please contact us here.

Q: How often is this information updated?
A: We review and update our cookie practices periodically to ensure compliance with legal requirements. Please check this page regularly for the latest information.