Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to give website operators useful information about how their sites are being used. Cookies are generally harmless and do not contain viruses or malware.

There are different types of cookies with different lifespans. "Session cookies" are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. "Persistent cookies" remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services integrated into the website ("third-party cookies").

How We Use Cookies

Neon Reef Games uses a minimal number of cookies to operate our Site effectively. We believe in transparency and simplicity — we only use cookies that serve a genuine purpose, and we do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or behavioural profiling.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our Site. Without them, certain features may not work correctly. Essential cookies we use include:

• Cookie consent preference (nrg_cookies_accepted) — Stores your cookie consent choice so you are not shown the consent banner on every visit. This is a persistent first-party cookie stored in your browser's local storage.
• Session management — Standard session cookies that help maintain your browsing session as you navigate between pages.

Essential cookies do not collect personal information and are required for the Site to function. They cannot be disabled without affecting the usability of the Site.

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Site. This helps us improve our content, design, and user experience. Analytics data is collected in anonymised, aggregate form — we do not use analytics cookies to identify individual visitors. Analytics cookies may collect information such as:

• Which pages you visit and how long you spend on each page
• How you arrived at our Site (e.g., from a search engine, a direct link, or another website)
• Your general geographic region (country level)
• Your browser type, device type, and screen resolution

This information is used solely to improve the Site and is never shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Preference Cookies

We may use a small number of preference cookies to remember your choices and provide a more personalised experience. For example, if you have interacted with our games, a preference cookie might store your current fun points balance locally in your browser. These cookies enhance your experience but are not strictly necessary — the Site will still function if they are disabled, though some personalised features may not be retained between visits.

Third-Party Cookies

Our Site loads fonts from Google Fonts, which may result in Google setting cookies on your device when your browser requests the font files. These cookies are governed by Google's own Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy, not ours. We do not have control over the cookies set by third-party services.

We do not use any third-party advertising networks, social media tracking pixels, or retargeting services. The only third-party service that may set cookies on our Site is Google Fonts.

How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have full control over the cookies stored on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View cookies currently stored on your device
• Delete specific cookies or all cookies at once
• Block all cookies from being set
• Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set, so you can decide whether to accept or reject it

The method for managing cookies varies by browser. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our Site and other websites you visit. Essential cookies are required for the Site to work properly.

Local Storage

In addition to traditional cookies, our Site uses your browser's local storage to save certain preferences, such as your cookie consent choice and game progress (fun points balance). Local storage works similarly to cookies but allows for larger amounts of data to be stored. You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing your browsing data.

NZ Privacy Act 2020

Our use of cookies complies with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. We only collect the minimum information necessary for our Site to function and to understand aggregate usage patterns. We do not use cookies to collect or process personal information beyond what is described in this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].