Effective Date: September 13, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how LootQuest (“we,” “us,” or “our“) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://lootquest.net (the “Site“). It is intended to comply with applicable UK and EU/EEA laws, including the UK GDPR, the EU GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, to the extent required by law and subject to your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help websites function, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners. Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (remain until they expire or are deleted). Similar technologies (e.g., local storage, pixels, SDKs) may also be used and are treated like cookies in this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies – Required for the Site to function (e.g., enabling cart, checkout, security, session management, and cookie consent storage). These do not require your consent.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics 4). Set only with your consent.
- Functionality Cookies – Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region) to enhance experience. Set only with your consent.
- Marketing/Advertising Cookies – Help deliver relevant ads, measure campaign effectiveness, and prevent fraud. Set only with your consent.
3. Third‑Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties that provide services to us, such as analytics, security, payments, and advertising. These third parties may collect information about your browsing activities across different websites and over time. Typical providers may include, for example, Google Analytics, Cloudflare, Stripe, PayPal, Meta (Facebook) Pixel, and, where applicable, services related to Steam for trade/fulfillment integrations.
4. Cookie Consent & Control
- On your first visit, our banner will request your consent for non‑essential cookies. You can accept, reject, or manage preferences. Essential cookies are always active.
- You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the Cookie Settings link (available in the footer) or via your browser settings.
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Instructions are generally available in the browser’s help section. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact Site functionality.
6. Legal Bases (UK/EU)
Where required, we rely on consent for non‑essential cookies and on legitimate interests (or performance of contract) for essential cookies that enable core Site functionality.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of personal data collected via cookies, and to withdraw consent at any time. For more information or to exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@lootquest.net.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
For any questions about our use of cookies, contact privacy@lootquest.net or support@lootquest.net.