Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy describes how cookies and similar technologies are used on our website dedicated to Guild of Guardians. By browsing, signing in, or interacting with our pages, you consent to the placement and use of these technologies as outlined below.

We rely on cookies to keep the site secure and responsive, remember your preferences between visits, and tailor content for the Guild of Guardians community—covering hero spotlights, marketplace updates, event announcements, and gameplay guides.

1) What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files saved to your device by your web browser at a website’s request. They allow the site to recognize your device and remember information such as session status and preferences. Alongside cookies, we may use local storage, pixels, tags, and device identifiers for comparable purposes.

2) Information Collected via Cookies

Depending on the category, cookies may collect:

This information is typically aggregated or pseudonymized and is used to provide, protect, and improve the site experience.

3) Categories of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

Enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure login, load balancing, and fraud prevention. Without these cookies, the services you request cannot be provided.

b) Performance & Diagnostics Cookies

Measure speed, stability, and error rates so we can improve reliability across devices, networks, and regions.

c) Preferences (Functionality) Cookies

Remember choices you make—language, display options, accessibility settings, saved filters for heroes/items, and whether certain notices have been dismissed.

d) Community & Feature Cookies

Support interactive features tied to Guild of Guardians, including forums, guild tools, event registration, comment systems, and embedded media. These help maintain state across pages and keep you signed in where applicable.

e) Recommendations, Events & Marketing Cookies

Allow us to present updates, hero releases, marketplace highlights, and offers that may be more relevant to you, limit repetitive messages, and assess the effectiveness of communications.

f) Security & Integrity Cookies

Protect the site and community by detecting unusual activity, preventing misuse of features, and safeguarding account areas.

g) Third‑Party Cookies

Set by external providers that power integrations such as video hosting, social widgets, analytics platforms, support tools, or content delivery. These providers manage their cookies in accordance with their own practices.

4) How We Use Cookies

5) Cookie Duration

Some cookies expire when you close your browser (session cookies). Others persist longer to remember your preferences between visits (persistent cookies). You can clear both types at any time via your browser settings.

6) Managing Your Choices

You can manage cookies through your browser. Common options include:

Blocking or deleting certain cookies may limit functionality—particularly features that rely on sign‑in, stateful navigation, or saved preferences.

7) Local Storage & Similar Tools

We may use local storage to remember non‑sensitive settings such as UI layout, preferred filters, tooltip visibility, or audio/video levels. These values reside in your browser and can be cleared using your privacy controls.

8) Data Association

Cookies typically store identifiers and preference values rather than direct personal details. When tied to an account session, a cookie may be associated within our systems to enable secure personalization and feature continuity.

9) Younger Users & Accessibility

Where features are designed for younger audiences or accessibility needs, we aim to minimize data collection and may restrict certain cookies to maintain a safer and more inclusive experience.

10) Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in features, technology, or cookie practices. Updates take effect once posted on this page.

11) Contact

If you have questions about cookies and related technologies on the Guild of Guardians website, please reach out through the support section of the site.