Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 27, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
How We Use Cookies
FinlandiyanSocialCS uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:
- Session Cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
- Age Verification: Remember that you've confirmed being 18+
- Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the service to work.
Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enhance your experience:
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
- Modal Dismissal: Remember if you've closed promotional modals
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
If enabled, these help us understand how visitors use our website:
- Pages visited and time spent
- User flow and navigation patterns
- Popular games and features
This data is anonymous and used only to improve our service.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Session management and authentication | Session (deleted when browser closes) | Essential |
| age_verified | Stores age verification confirmation | 30 days | Essential |
| cookie_consent | Stores cookie consent preferences | 365 days | Essential |
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Analytics Services: To understand website usage (if you opt in)
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing cookie use.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for:
- Storing modal dismissal preferences
- Caching non-sensitive data for performance
Local storage data remains on your device until manually cleared.
Managing Cookies
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Manage preferences for different cookie types
Disabling Cookies
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, please note:
- Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using the service
- Some features may not work properly without cookies
- You'll need to re-verify your age on each visit
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to Do Not Track signals. We do not track users across third-party websites.
Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Check this page periodically for updates.
Questions?
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Your Control
You have full control over non-essential cookies. Essential cookies are required for the service to function and cannot be disabled.