Cookie Policy for Solitaire.net
Last updated: May 2023 with effective date 02 May 2023.
Solitaire.net ("us", "we", or "our") uses cookies on the website (the "Website"). By using the Website, you consent to the use of cookies.
Our Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use cookies, how third-parties we use may use cookies on the Website, your choices regarding cookies and further information about cookies.
What are cookies
Cookies are small pieces of text sent to your web browser that assist us in providing our Services according to the purposes described. A cookie file is stored in your web browser and allows our Services or a third-party to recognize you and make your next visit easier and the Service more useful to you. Some of the purposes for which Cookies are installed may also require the User's consent.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
How we use cookies
When you visit Solitaire.net, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences, your device or used to make the Website work as you expect it to. The information does not usually identify you directly, but it can give you a more personalized web experience. You can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, you should know that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on the site and the services we are able to offer.
We use both our cookies and third-party cookies for the following purposes:
- To enable certain functions of the Website.
Strictly Necessary Cookies.
Your data can be used to monitor for and prevent fraudulent activity, and ensure systems and processes work properly and securely. These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
- To enable certain functions of the Website.
Functionality cookies.
These are used to recognise you when you return to our Website, support performance optimization and security, and embed functionality from third party services. This enables us to personalise our content for you and remember your last game progress. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as when you return to our site or you set your privacy preferences.
- To provide analytics.
Analytics cookies.
We may use analytics cookies to track information on how the Website is used so that we can make improvements. We may also use analytics cookies to test new advertisements, pages, features or new functionality of the Website to see how our users react to them.
Cookies and Purpose
| Cookies | Purpose |
| Cloudflare | We use web infrastructure and website security services by Cloudflare, Inc. which sets a cookie in order to support performance optimization and security of the Website. This cookie does not collect information that identifies an individual. Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy can be found here: https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/privacypolicy/?utm_referrer=https://www.cloudflare.com/ |
| Google reCaptcha |
Google reCAPTCHA is a SPAM protection service provided by Google Ireland Ltd. These are
strictly necessary cookies, provided by the Google reCAPTCHA service used on our “Get in
Touch” forms to stop submissions from spammers. Your personal data are used pursuant to our
legitimate interests, namely, to prevent fraudulent and abusive activity and to be as
effective and efficient when responding to request we receive.
By using reCAPTCHA, data will be transmitted to Google to determine whether the visitor is human or not. To see what data Google collects and what this data is used for, visit Privacy Policy – Privacy & Terms – Google. Google's Terms of Service and Products can be found at Google Terms of Service – Privacy & Terms – Google. |
| Google Analytics | We use Google Analytics; a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics sets a cookie in order to evaluate your use of the Website and compile reports for us on website activity. This cookie does not collect information that identifies an individual. For information on how to reject or delete these cookies, see https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en. You may also prevent your data from being collected and used by Google Analytics by opting out through the use of the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/ |
| first_visit | We use this first party cookie for analytic and website optimization purposes. This cookie is set when the user visits the website for the first time and collects the date of the first visit. It is used to remember that the user has visited the page before, so that on subsequent visits, the website can provide a better user experience by personalizing content, settings and other elements based on the user’s previous interactions. This cookie is stored for 12 months. |
| ets_id | We use this first party cookie for analytic and website optimization purposes. We generate a random client ID which is assigned to new users and collect data about website usage and visitor behavior, which is used to improve website performance and user experience. We use the data collected from this cookie to make informed decisions about our web page design, content and functionality. This cookie is stored for 13 months |
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sdk_analytics, sdk_confirm |
We use these first party cookies to store your consent preferences when you first visit the website. When user’s visit the website again, the server can read the cookies to determine whether the banner had appeared and the previous consent preferences. This allows us to block the banner from appearing to user’s who already provided their choices. These cookies do not collect information that identifies an individual and are stored for 1 year on your device. |
What are your choices regarding cookies
With regard to Cookies installed by us or third parties, you can control how cookies are used by either updating your Cookie Preferences on our Website or by clicking on the related opt-out link (if provided) above, directly from the third party's privacy policy or by updating your browser setting.
You can find further information about how to manage Cookies in the most commonly used browsers at the following addresses: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Also, for further information or instructions to limit the use of cookies follow the initiatives provided by the following links:
- Your Online Choices (http://www.youronlinechoices.com)
- Network Advertising Initiative (http://www.networkadvertising.org/)
- Digital Advertising Alliance (http://www.aboutads.info/choices)
- All About Cookies (http://www.allaboutcookies.org)
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We will occasionally update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices and services. When we post changes to this Cookie Policy, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Cookie Policy.
For any questions or clarification contact us at [email protected].
