Cookie Policy

Effective Date: April 16, 2025

This Cookie Policy describes how Steam Achievement Manager (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and other technologies on our website to improve the user experience and collect data for analytics purposes. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

When you visit a website, cookies (small text files) are stored on your device (such as your computer, tablet, or smartphone). They are frequently used to improve website performance, enhance the user experience, and provide website owners with useful data.

Cookies can be divided into the following types:

• First-party cookies: These are created by the website you are visiting and can only be accessed by that website. 
• Third-party cookies: These are set by domains other than the one you are currently visiting, and are typically used for tracking, advertising, or analytics purposes. 

Cookies can also be classified into session cookies and persistent cookies.

• Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. 
• Persistent cookies: These cookies stay on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them, even if you close your browser. 

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use first-party and third-party cookies for a variety of reasons. The cookies we use belong to the following categories:

a) Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function correctly. Certain services or features on the website may be unavailable if these cookies are not enabled.

Examples:

• Authentication cookies will keep you logged in throughout your session. 
• Security cookies help to protect user data and prevent fraudulent activity. 

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect anonymous information about your browsing history, including pages visited, time spent on the website, and any error messages encountered.

We use this information to enhance the functionality and user experience of the website.

Examples:

• Google Analytics cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our site (e.g., number of visitors, pages viewed, etc.), allowing us to improve the content and usability of our website. 
• Hotjar cookies: These cookies collect information about how you interact with the website (e.g., mouse movements, clicks, scrolls) to provide insights into user behavior. 

c) Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your selections and preferences, such as language or region. They help to personalize your experience and make the website more efficient.

Examples:

• Language preference cookies save your preferred language on the website. 

d) Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to display advertisements that are relevant to you based on your browsing history and preferences. They enable us and our partners to display personalized advertisements on other websites or platforms.

Examples:

• Google AdSense cookies: These cookies enable personalized advertisements based on your preferences. 

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following reasons:

• To improve website functionality: Cookies improve your user experience by remembering your preferences and choices, allowing you to avoid entering information again. 
• To analyze website performance: Cookies are used to track how visitors use our website in order to improve its design and content. 
• To personalize content: Cookies allow us to tailor the website experience to your preferences, including language settings. 
• To serve relevant ads: We may use cookies to display personalized ads based on your browsing history on our site and other platforms. 

4. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You can control how cookies are used on our website. You can accept or reject cookies by changing the settings in your browser. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete them, or set alerts when cookies are sent.

If you do not want us to use cookies, follow the instructions in your browser’s settings to disable them. Please keep in mind that disabling cookies may have an impact on the website’s functionality and performance, and you may be unable to access certain parts of the site or use all of its features.

You can control cookies in the following ways:

• For Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies & Other Site Data. From here, you can control cookies and permissions. 
• Mozilla Firefox: To manage your cookie settings, navigate to Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. 
• Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data to manage cookies. 
• Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions to control cookie preferences. 

To learn more about how to manage cookies in different browsers, go to your browser’s help page.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may also allow third-party companies to set cookies on your device for the purpose of tracking your activity across different websites. These third-party cookies may be used for advertising, analytics, or other purposes.

Some of the third-party services we use are:

• Google Analytics: A web analytics service that monitors visitors’ interactions with our website to help us understand website traffic. 
• Google AdSense: A service that displays personalised ads based on your browsing history. 
• Hotjar: A tool that monitors user behavior on our website in order to improve the overall user experience. 

These third-party companies may also collect information that can be used to identify you on multiple websites. For more information on how these companies use your data, please see their privacy policies.

6. Cookies and Privacy

We are committed to maintaining your privacy. While cookies enable us to collect anonymous data to improve the website, we do not use them to collect personally identifiable information (PII) unless you voluntarily provide it via forms on our site, such as the Contact Us page.

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except when necessary to carry out the purposes outlined in this Cookie Policy or as required by law.

7. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update or change this Cookie Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we will notify you by posting an updated policy on this page. The Effective Date at the top of the page will show the date of the most recent update.

By continuing to use our website after the Cookie Policy has been updated, you agree to the revised terms.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, or how we use cookies, please contact us.

• Via our Contact Form  
• Email: [email protected]

We are happy to discuss any concerns or questions you may have about cookies or our privacy practices.

By using Steam Achievement Manager, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the Cookie Policy.