Cookie Policy

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COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Indie Game Lover is responsible for your data. We will always ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA). You can change your settings with the cookie settings link on the footer.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.

1. What Are Cookies?

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2. How We Use Cookies

We use both Session Cookies (which expire as soon as you close your browser) and Persistent Cookies (which stay on your device until they expire or you delete them). These cookies fall into four main categories:

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We use trusted third-party providers to analyze our traffic and support the site. All data helps us understand what content indie game fans enjoy the most. These services place their own cookies on your device:

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Note: Data collected by our cookies is kept only as long as necessary and is automatically deleted.

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