Dart on a Map

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 3 February 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owners and third parties (such as advertisers). This Cookie Policy explains how Dart on a Map (“we”, “our”, or “the site”) uses cookies and similar technologies, and how you can manage your preferences. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., local storage) to:

  • Ensure the site works correctly: Essential cookies are necessary for the website and game to function (e.g., loading the map, saving your cookie consent choice).
  • Remember your choices: For example, whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies so we do not ask you again every time you visit.
  • Show relevant advertisements: We use Google AdSense, which may set cookies to show you relevant ads based on your interests and how you use our site and other sites.
  • Understand how the site is used: If we use analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), cookies help us see how visitors use our pages so we can improve the experience.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as loading the map, playing the game, and remembering your cookie consent preference. You cannot disable these cookies without affecting how the site works. We do not need your consent to use strictly necessary cookies under applicable law.

  • Consent / GDPR banner: Stores your choice (e.g., “accepted” or “declined”) so we do not show the cookie banner again. Typically stored in your browser’s local storage or a first-party cookie.

3.2 Performance / Analytics Cookies

If we use analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics), these cookies help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., number of visitors, which pages are viewed). This information is aggregated and does not identify you personally unless combined with other data. We will only use these cookies with your consent where required by law (e.g., GDPR).

3.3 Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may set cookies to:

  • Show ads based on your past visits to our website and other sites.
  • Limit how often you see a particular ad.
  • Measure the effectiveness of ads.

These cookies are typically third-party cookies (set by Google). We will only allow non-essential advertising cookies after you have given your consent via our cookie/GDPR banner where consent is required. You can also manage or opt out of personalized advertising via Google’s Ad Settings.

4. Consent and Your Choices

When you first visit Dart on a Map, you will see a cookie/GDPR consent banner. You can:

  • Accept: Allow all cookies (including advertising and analytics, if we use them).
  • Decline or “Necessary only”: Only strictly necessary cookies will be used; non-essential cookies (e.g., for personalized ads or analytics) will not be set.

You can change your mind at any time by clearing your browser’s cookies and local storage for our site and revisiting the page; the banner will appear again and you can make a new choice. You can also use your browser settings to block or delete cookies generally. For more information, see the “Help” section of your browser or visit aboutcookies.org.

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own (first-party) cookies, third-party services we use may set their own cookies:

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the providers’ policies for details and opt-out options.

6. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (e.g., from a few days to several years) or until you delete them. Our consent cookie/local storage entry is typically kept for 12 months so we remember your choice. Advertising and analytics cookies are subject to the retention periods of the respective providers (e.g., Google).

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance where permitted by law.

8. How Google Uses Data

Because we use Google AdSense, Google may place and read cookies on your browser and use similar technologies to collect information as a result of ad serving on this site. For details, see How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: pivophi@gmail.com

For general privacy enquiries, see our Privacy Policy and Contact page.

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