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Cookie Policy

What cookies we use on pixelraid.info and how you can manage your preferences.

Last updated: 22 May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how PixelRaid ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on pixelraid.info (the "Site"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we handle your personal information.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They can also be "first-party cookies" (set by pixelraid.info directly) or "third-party cookies" (set by a third-party service we use).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes on pixelraid.info:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Site cannot function properly without them.

  • cookieConsent – Stores your cookie consent preference (accept or decline). Duration: 12 months. First-party.
  • sessionId – Maintains your session state while browsing the Site. Duration: Session. First-party.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Site's performance and content. We use this data in aggregate form only.

  • _ga, _ga_* – Google Analytics cookies used to distinguish users and track page views. Duration: Up to 2 years. Third-party (Google LLC).
  • _gid – Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Duration: 24 hours. Third-party (Google LLC).
  • _gat – Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics. Duration: 1 minute. Third-party (Google LLC).

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred content filters or newsletter subscription status) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.

  • pr_prefs – Stores your content filter preferences (e.g., preferred game genres). Duration: 6 months. First-party.
  • pr_visited – Records whether you have visited the Site before to personalise your experience. Duration: 30 days. First-party.

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

We may use these cookies to deliver relevant content and advertisements, and to measure the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns. These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites.

  • _fbp – Facebook Pixel cookie used to deliver advertisements and track conversions. Duration: 3 months. Third-party (Meta Platforms, Inc.).
  • IDE – Google DoubleClick cookie used for targeted advertising. Duration: Up to 13 months. Third-party (Google LLC).

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are placed by third-party services. We do not have direct control over these cookies. The third parties responsible for these cookies have their own privacy and cookie policies:

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use your data.

4. Embedded Content

Our Site may include embedded content from third-party platforms such as YouTube (for game trailers) or Twitch (for tournament streams). These platforms may set their own cookies when you interact with embedded content. We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of those platforms directly.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit pixelraid.info, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to "Accept All" cookies or "Decline" non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage and revisiting the Site.

5.2 Browser Settings

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 instructions for popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our Site and your user experience.

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For interest-based advertising, you can opt out via the Your Online Choices platform (Australia).

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals. Our Site does not currently alter its behaviour in response to DNT signals, but we will update this policy if industry standards change.

7. Cookies and Children

We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information through our Site, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Post: Privacy Officer, PixelRaid, Level 4, 55 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
  • Phone: (02) 9123 4567