1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit websites. They allow web applications to recognize your browser, remember preferences across page visits, and maintain essential security functions.
In addition to standard cookies, modern browsers support HTML5 Local Storage (`localStorage`), which allows data to be stored securely on your local device without sending header data back and forth during every HTTP request.
2. How Games Motion Hub Uses Storage Technologies
Games Motion Hub maintains a strict data minimization policy. We do not use intrusive tracking cookies, third-party behavioral profiling pixels, or cross-site fingerprinting scripts. We utilize local storage exclusively for the following operational needs:
- Age Verification Status (`gmh_age_verified`): A local storage flag set to `true` when you confirm you are 18 years or older on our entry modal. This prevents the modal from interrupting your browsing experience on subsequent pages.
- Cookie Banner Preferences (`gmh_cookie_accepted`): A local storage flag recording whether you accepted or declined non-essential cookies on our floating bottom banner.
- Security & Load Optimization Cookies: Essential session cookies deployed by web server firewalls to prevent automated bot attacks and maintain smooth server performance.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These elements are technical requirements necessary for the site to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation, form validation state, and security routing. The website cannot function properly without these essential tokens.
B. Preference & Functional Storage
Functional storage parameters enable the website to remember choices you make (such as your age confirmation or consent responses) to deliver a consistent user experience.
C. Performance & Analytics (Non-Intrusive)
We collect anonymized, aggregated visitor metrics to understand which platform reviews receive the most interest and to detect mobile navigation bottlenecks. Analytics data contains zero personally identifiable information.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You hold complete control over cookies and local storage. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, block local storage, or delete existing stored files at any time:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies / Manage Website Data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data.
5. Contact & Privacy Questions
If you have questions regarding our Cookie Policy or how we handle browser storage, please reach out to our
privacy team at:
Games Motion Hub Media Ltd
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
Email: support@gamesmotionhub.com