How PlayoffZone uses cookies and similar technologies on playoffzone.pro.
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 more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the website operators about how the site is being used.
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage objects. This Cookie Policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as "cookies".
PlayoffZone uses cookies on playoffzone.pro to:
These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as submitting a form or setting your cookie preferences. Without these cookies, certain services on the Site cannot be provided.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | |---|---|---| | `cookieAccepted` | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year | | `session_id` | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular, and how visitors navigate the Site. All information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | |---|---|---|---| | `_ga` | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | | `_ga_*` | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years | | `_gid` | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours | | `_gat` | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | |---|---|---| | `pz_theme` | Remembers display preferences | 1 year | | `pz_region` | Stores your preferred region (AU) | 6 months |These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content, including which game review pages and tournament listings receive the most engagement. This data is used solely to improve the quality and relevance of our content for Australian gamers.
Some cookies on our Site are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the relevant third-party privacy policies for more information.
When you first visit PlayoffZone, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies at that time. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting the Site.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options", "Preferences", or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide guidance for popular browsers:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site and your ability to use certain features, such as form submissions and newsletter sign-up.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies are retained for varying periods depending on their purpose:
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your browsing activity tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no consistent industry standard for how to interpret them. We encourage you to use the cookie management options described in Section 5 to control your preferences.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. We will post the updated Policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
For more information about your privacy rights, please also refer to our Privacy Policy.