Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 12, 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. We also use similar technologies like localStorage for the same purposes.
Games Atlas uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the platform functions correctly, to analyze usage patterns, and to improve your experience. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Consent Integration
We use Google Consent Mode v2 and Microsoft Clarity Consent API v2 to integrate our cookie consent mechanism with our analytics tools. This technology allows us to:
- Respect your cookie preferences while still loading analytics tools in a privacy-safe manner
- When you decline analytics cookies, Google Analytics operates in a cookieless mode — it sends anonymized, aggregated data without setting any cookies on your device
- Microsoft Clarity respects your consent via its consentV2 API — when analytics cookies are declined, Clarity does not store any tracking cookies
- This means we can understand general usage trends without tracking individual users who haven't consented
Cookies we use
Essential
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Base44 / Supabase | User authentication session | Session / 7 days |
| base44_session | Base44 | Platform session management | Session |
| ga_cookie_consent | Games Atlas | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
Analytics
Help us understand how visitors interact with the platform by collecting anonymous usage data.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated ID | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state across page requests | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users (short-lived) | 24 hours |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity | Retains the Clarity visitor ID for consistent session tracking | 12 months |
| _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Links multiple pageviews into a single browsing session | 1 day |
| CLID | Microsoft Clarity | Identifies first-time vs. returning visitors across sessions | 12 months |
Functional
Remember your preferences and settings for a more personalized experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Games Atlas | Stores your UI theme preference (light/dark) | 12 months |
| language_preference | Games Atlas | Stores your language preference | 12 months |
Marketing
Used for advertising and retargeting. Currently not in active use — reserved for future integrations.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| (none currently) | — | No marketing cookies are currently set | — |
How to manage your preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking essential cookies may prevent the platform from functioning properly.
Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@gamesatlas.app.
See also our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.