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Last updated: 1 November 2025

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Retro Gaming Central uses them on our website at https://retrogamingcentral.org, and what choices you have. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit — like your preferences or whether you've seen a particular message.

Cookies cannot access other data on your device, and they cannot run programs or deliver viruses. They are simply small pieces of stored text.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies in the following ways:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They cannot be switched off without affecting the functionality of the site.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
rgc_cookie_consentStores your cookie consent choice (accept/decline) so we don't ask repeatedly.1 year

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website — which pages are most popular, how long people stay, and where they come from. All analytics data is anonymous and aggregated; it cannot be used to identify you personally.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics — distinguishes unique users (anonymised)2 years
_ga_*Google Analytics — persists session state2 years

Analytics cookies are only placed if you accept our cookie banner.

2.3 Third-Party Cookies

Our contact page embeds a Google Maps element. Google may set its own cookies when this loads. These are third-party cookies that we do not control. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for information about their cookies.

3. Your Choices

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Your choice will be stored for one year.

  • If you accept: All cookies described in this policy will be placed on your device.
  • If you decline: Only strictly necessary cookies (your consent preference) will be stored. No analytics cookies will be placed.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to see, block, and delete cookies. Here are links to guidance for popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of some websites, though disabling cookies on our site will not significantly affect your ability to use it.

4. localStorage

In addition to cookies, we use your browser's localStorage to save your quiz progress and interactive preferences within your current session. This data is stored entirely on your device and is never transmitted to our servers. You can clear it at any time by clearing your browser's site data.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made.

Cookie Questions?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].

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