Overview
Games for Crowds ("we," "us," "our," or "Company," legal entity Loquiz OÜ, incorporated in Estonia, European Union) uses cookies and similar technologies on gamesforcrowds.com and our gameplay domain g4c.app (together, the "Website") to ensure the Website functions correctly, to personalize your experience, and to understand how visitors use our site. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage them.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit and enable certain functionality.
Cookie Categories We Use
1. Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
Purpose
These cookies are required for core website and gameplay functionality. They enable features that you actively request and must be enabled for the Website to work properly.
Cookies in this category:
- Google Sign-In cookies (
__Secure-*,__Host-*): Enable secure authentication, session management, and user login functionality for account holders - Consent preference (
gfc_consent): Remembers your cookie choices so we can respect them on future visits - Gameplay session cookies (on g4c.app): Keep you connected to an active game session, remember your team assignment and score while you play
- Security cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
Data Retention
Session cookies expire when you close your browser or when your game session ends; authentication cookies expire after your login session ends or after a period of inactivity; your consent preference is retained for up to 12 months.
Your Control
These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting Website functionality. If you block these cookies, you will not be able to sign in, or to join or play a game.
Legal basis
Necessary cookies do not require consent under the ePrivacy Directive, as they are essential to provide the service you requested.
Privacy Policy
2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)
Purpose
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized, aggregated information about how visitors interact with our Website. This helps us understand visitor behavior, improve our services, and optimize user experience.
Cookies in this category:
_ga— Distinguishes users and stores a unique visitor ID_gat— Throttles request rate to limit data collection_gid— Stores a unique session ID
Data Collected
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- Traffic source (how you arrived at our Website)
- User interactions and events
Data Retention
Varies by cookie — see the Cookie Retention Summary table below. _ga is retained up to 2 years; _gid is retained approximately 24 hours; _gat is retained approximately 1 minute.
Anonymization
We use Google's consent mode v2: these cookies are only set after you accept them through our cookie consent banner. If you decline, Google Analytics runs in a cookieless mode — it does not set _ga, _gid or _gat, and your choice is respected.
Campaign Parameters
Links to our Website may include campaign tracking parameters (utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign, and similar). When you arrive via such a link and accept analytics cookies, we may store the traffic source in a short-term (24 hour) first-party cookie (gfc_utm) so it can be attributed to you when you sign in. If you decline analytics cookies, we do not store this cookie.
Legal basis
Consent. These cookies are only set after you accept them through our cookie consent banner (see "Managing Your Consent" below).
Privacy Policy
Google Analytics Privacy Policy and Google Data Processing Amendment
3. Functional Cookies (Google Tag Manager)
Purpose
We use Google Tag Manager (GTM) to manage, deploy, and maintain analytics and functional tags across our Website. GTM itself does not collect data; it acts as a container that manages other tracking scripts and cookies.
Cookies in this category:
_gat_gtag_UA_*— GTM tracking identifier
Data Handled
GTM processes data from analytics tags (primarily Google Analytics) but does not independently collect personal information.
Third-Party Services
Through Google Tag Manager, we may deploy additional tags from Google and other trusted vendors for analytics and performance optimization. Each service has its own privacy policy and data handling practices.
Legal basis
Consent, to the same extent as the tags it manages.
Privacy Policy
Marketing and Targeting Cookies
At this time, we do not intentionally deploy marketing, advertising, or targeting cookies on our Website. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy accordingly and request your consent before deploying such cookies.
AI Feature Data (Not a Cookie)
Some games use third-party AI providers (OpenAI and Google Gemini) to generate text or process photos, as described in our Privacy Policy. This processing is triggered by your interaction with a specific game feature, not by cookies, and is covered by the Privacy Policy rather than this Cookie Policy.
Managing Your Consent
Cookie Consent Banner: On your first visit, the Website displays a cookie consent banner that lets you accept or reject non-essential cookie categories (Analytics, Functional) separately from Strictly Necessary cookies, which are always active. You can change your choice at any time by clicking Cookie Preferences in the footer of the Website.
Browser Settings: You can also control, enable, or disable cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data
Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Disabling these will prevent you from signing in, or from joining or playing a game
- Analytics Cookies: Disabling these will prevent us from collecting usage data but will not affect your ability to use the Website
- Functional Cookies: Disabling these may reduce the effectiveness of our tag management system
Cookie Retention Summary
| Cookie Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Google Sign-In | Session or account-based |
| Gameplay session (g4c.app) | Duration of game session |
| Consent preference (gfc_consent) | 12 months |
| Campaign source (gfc_utm) | 24 hours |
| Google Analytics (_ga) | 2 years |
| Google Analytics (_gid) | 24 hours |
| Google Analytics (_gat) | 1 minute |
| Google Tag Manager | Variable (tag-dependent) |
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our use of cookies. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Legal entity: Loquiz OÜ, incorporated in Estonia, European Union
Website: gamesforcrowds.com
Related Policies
- Privacy Policy — Learn how we collect and use personal data
- Terms of Service — Review our Website terms and conditions
- Google Privacy Policy — Third-party cookie practices