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Cookie Policy

Cookies & Tracking on GameFrame

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.

What This Policy Covers

This Cookie Policy applies to the GameFrame website and any pages that link to it. It explains how cookies and similar technologies work on your device, and how those technologies may relate to information about your browsing session.

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device. We also use the term similar technologies to include tools that store or access information on your device, such as local storage, SDK identifiers, and tracking pixels.

Some cookies are first-party, set by GameFrame, and others are third-party, set by services we use. Whether a cookie is first- or third-party can depend on how a tool is implemented, but your choices are generally the same: allow, block, or clear.

We use cookies to keep the site stable and fast, remember your preferences, measure which reviews and guides are actually helping readers, and protect the site from abuse. In some cases, cookies also support advertising, affiliate links, and embedded media.

In many jurisdictions, non-essential cookies require your permission. Where a consent banner or preference center is available, we use it to request and record your choices for optional cookies, and to let you change your mind later.

Some cookies are strictly necessary to deliver a service you request, for example loading pages securely, preventing fraud, or balancing traffic across servers. These may be used without opt-in consent where permitted by applicable law.

Cookies can involve personal information. For example, online identifiers such as IP addresses and cookie identifiers may be treated as personal information under certain privacy laws, depending on context and how they are used.

This Cookie Policy is not a substitute for our Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal data more broadly, for example when you subscribe, comment, or contact us.

Types of Cookies We Use

A quick, plain-English map of common cookie categories you may see on GameFrame.

Cookie Categories

  • Strictly necessary site cookies
  • Functional preference cookies
  • Performance and analytics cookies
  • Advertising and measurement cookies
  • Affiliate tracking cookies
  • Security and anti-abuse cookies
  • Content delivery and caching cookies
  • Third-party embed cookies

Your Controls & Choices

You're in the driver's seat. This section explains how to manage cookie preferences on GameFrame and your device.

How Consent Choices Work

If we display a cookie banner or preference tool, you can accept all optional cookies, reject optional cookies, or choose by category. Your choice is applied going forward and can usually be changed at any time using the same tool.

Most browsers let you block cookies entirely, block third-party cookies, or delete cookies already stored. If you block all cookies, some parts of GameFrame may not work properly, for example preference saving, login features, or embedded content.

Analytics cookies help us understand site performance, like which pages are popular, how long readers stay, and whether the site is loading smoothly. We use this to fix issues and prioritize the guides and benchmarks people actually want.

If we use analytics tools such as Google Analytics, they may set cookies like _ga to store a client identifier used to distinguish users for analytics purposes. Documentation from Google describes _ga as a primary Analytics cookie that can persist for up to 2 years.

If GameFrame runs ads or affiliate links, partners may use cookies or similar technologies to measure ad performance, limit how often you see the same ad, or attribute a purchase to a referral. These tools are often operated by third parties and governed by their own policies.

When we embed third-party content, for example video players, those providers may set or read cookies and device identifiers. If you reject optional cookies, some embeds may be blocked or require a click-to-load experience.

Some browsers offer Do Not Track or other privacy signals. There is no universal standard for how every website or vendor must respond, so our primary method for honoring preferences is the cookie banner or preference tool where available.

Cookies may expire at the end of a session, called session cookies, or remain for a defined period, called persistent cookies. You can remove persistent cookies at any time by clearing your browser storage.

Quick Ways to Manage Cookies

  • Use our cookie preferences tool
  • Block third-party cookies in browser
  • Clear cookies and site data
  • Use private or incognito mode
  • Limit tracking in device settings
  • Disable embedded media auto-load
  • Review ad platform opt-outs
  • Update your browser regularly

Changes, Contact, and Last Update

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, vendors, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the last updated date and may provide additional notice on the site.

Questions about cookies, tracking technologies, or your choices? Contact us using the site's contact form and include your browser or device details if you're reporting a problem with preferences.

Last updated: July 24, 2026. If something looks off, if you believe a cookie is being set contrary to your selected preferences, let us know. We will investigate and, where appropriate, adjust our configuration, update disclosures, or change providers.

GameFrame serves readers worldwide. Cookie consent and privacy requirements can vary by location, so we aim to apply a high standard of transparency and choice, while also keeping the site usable for performance testing, reviews, and news coverage.