We use cookies to refine your gameplay, not to track your every move.
Gamelyra respects your right to privacy. This policy outlines exactly how and why we use cookie files on our site. We believe in using data to enhance performance and user experience, not for invasive surveillance. Every cookie we place has a specific purpose tied to improving our platform for gamers and developers alike.
As a company based in Rome, we operate under strict EU data protection laws. Our cookie implementation is designed to be compliant by default, giving you clear control from the first visit.
Necessary cookies store your graphics preferences. This means the engine doesn't have to re-render settings on every page load, saving bandwidth and battery life on mobile.
You can modify or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Our compliance banner (managed by the global plugin) also provides granular control over non-essential categories.
Cookie Categories & Purpose
We group cookies by necessity. Essential functions cannot be disabled, while analytics and personalization are subject to your consent.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are fundamental to the site's operation. Disabling them would break core functionality. We do not require explicit consent for these as they are vital for the service.
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Session Management: Keeps you logged in during a game development session. Expires when the browser closes.
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Load Balancing: Routes traffic to the nearest server for optimal ping times, especially important for real-time multiplayer prototypes.
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Security Tokens: Protects your account from Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks during login and submissions.
Preference Cookies
Remembers your choices like language (English/Italian), theme (Dark/Light), and UI scale for comfort.
Stored for 30 daysAnalytics Cookies
Anonymous data on feature usage (e.g., which game templates are popular in Italy). Helps us prioritize development.
Requires ConsentTransparency Notes
Direct quotes from our engineering lead on technical choices.
"We do not use cookies for social media tracking or cross-site advertising. Your gameplay session is isolated to our platform."— Marco, Lead Backend Engineer
"Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized within 7 days. We see patterns, not people."— Elena, Data Protection Officer
"The consent banner lets you toggle categories independently. We don't force a 'accept all' vs 'accept none' binary choice."— Luca, Frontend Architect
In short: We use cookies to make Gamelyra faster, more personal, and secure. We don't sell your data, we don't track you across the web, and we give you full control. Your trust is the most valuable asset we have.
Our Technical & Legal Constraints
GDPR & Italian Law
We must obtain explicit, informed consent for any non-essential cookies. The banner must be clear, not manipulative. This is a legal necessity, not a feature.
Performance Budget
Every script, including our cookie manager, adds to page load time. We audit our third-party services regularly. If a tool adds >50ms to load, it’s reviewed.
Device Fragmentation
Many users in Southern Italy browse on budget Android devices. Our cookie logic must be lightweight to avoid performance penalties on low-memory hardware.
What Would Change Our View
Questions About Your Data?
If you have specific concerns about how cookies are used on Gamelyra, or wish to exercise your data rights under GDPR, our team is available to assist you directly.
Contact Data Protection
GamelyraVia Roma 123, 00100 Roma, Italy
info@gamelyra.space
+39 06 1234 5678
Mon-Fri: 9:00-18:00 CET
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