Last Updated: October 8, 2026
Effective Date: October 8, 2026
Summary of Cookie Usage
- Why We Use Cookies: Cookies and browser local storage allow you to stay logged in, protect your account against attacks, remember your interface settings, and support authorized analytics and advertising partners.
- Advertising Transparency: When third-party advertising services (such as Google AdSense) are served, advertising cookies are utilized to display relevant advertisements with user opt-out options.
- Global Privacy Control (GPC): We respect universal privacy signals sent by your browser.
- Control Your Settings: You can manage or disable non-essential cookies via your browser settings at any time.
1.0 What Are Cookies & Local Storage?
1.1 Cookies. Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, recognize return visits, and protect sessions.
1.2 Local Storage. Modern web applications also use browser "Local Storage" and "Session Storage" to store lightweight client-side preferences (such as selected game modes or theme choices) directly on your device without sending them in every HTTP request.
2.0 Categories of Cookies We Use
We classify cookies and storage technologies into three clear categories:
A. Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are required for the technical operation, security, and authentication of the Platform. Without them, you cannot log in, navigate between pages securely, or interact with Supabase database functions.
B. Functional & Preference Storage
These keys remember your custom settings and user interface choices (such as active game mode filters and UI display modes) to ensure a seamless experience.
C. Security & Defense Cookies
These cookies protect our network, mitigate Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, and enforce Cloudflare bot defenses.
3.0 Complete Cookie & Storage Key Disclosure
The table below outlines all cookies and storage mechanisms utilized by GameOct:
| Name / Key | Provider | Category | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
sb-access-token | Supabase / GameOct | Essential | Stores encrypted JWT session token to maintain authenticated login. | Session |
sb-refresh-token | Supabase / GameOct | Essential | Enables secure token rotation to keep session authenticated. | 30 Days |
gameoct_consent | GameOct | Essential | Records user acceptance or settings regarding cookie usage. | 1 Year |
cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Essential | Cloudflare security clearance cookie to protect against automated bots. | 1 Year |
__cf_bm | Cloudflare | Essential | Cloudflare bot management token used to distinguish humans from automated abuse. | 30 Minutes |
gameoct_theme | GameOct | Functional | Browser Local Storage key remembering dark mode preference. | Persistent |
gameoct_active_game_mode | GameOct | Functional | Browser Local Storage key maintaining current game mode selection. | Persistent |
4.0 Third-Party Cookies
When you interact with authentication, payment, or advertising services, external cookies may be set:
- Google OAuth: When logging in via Google, Google sets authentication and security tokens to verify your account identity under Google's Privacy Policy.
- Payment Gateways & Merchants of Record: When purchasing OctCoins, payment processors or Merchants of Record may set fraud prevention and session cookies within their checkout windows.
- Advertising Networks & Programmatic Exchanges: Third-party advertising partners (including Google and specialized gaming ad networks) use cookies and pixel tags to measure ad performance and serve relevant ads based on your browsing activity. You can manage or opt out of personalized ad tracking via Google Ads Settings or through the Digital Advertising Alliance at www.aboutads.info.
5.0 How to Manage and Disable Cookies
5.1 Browser Controls. You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when a cookie is placed:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies. If you configure your browser to block strictly necessary cookies, critical features of GameOct (including authentication, post submissions, map editing, and award grants) will not function properly.
6.0 Policy Updates & Contact Information
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect operational changes. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to:
- Email: gameoctofficial@gmail.com (Subject: "Cookie Policy Inquiry")
- Digital Operations Notice: All inquiries are received and managed electronically through our official email desk.