Cookie Policy

Last updated: 10/1/2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and improving website functionality.

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:

Session management and user authentication
Security features and CSRF protection
Basic website functionality
Load balancing and server routing

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience on our website:

Remembering your login status
Storing your preferences (theme, language settings)
Remembering your last visited pages
Maintaining shopping cart contents (if applicable)

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

Counting visits and traffic sources
Measuring page performance
Understanding user behavior and preferences
Improving website content and functionality

2.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies help improve website performance:

Caching frequently accessed data
Optimizing loading times
Reducing server load
Enhancing user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set directly by KSTrials and include:

kstrials_session - Manages your login session
kstrials_preferences - Stores your website preferences
kstrials_theme - Remembers your theme selection
kstrials_csrf - Provides security protection

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

We may use cookies from trusted third-party services:

Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
Discord: If Discord integration is enabled
CDN Services: For content delivery optimization

4. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them:

Login cookies: Up to 30 days
Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.

5.3 Opting Out

You can opt out of specific cookie types:

Analytics: Visit our cookie preferences center or use browser settings
Third-party: Visit the respective service's opt-out page
All cookies: Disable cookies in your browser (may affect functionality)

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

You may need to log in repeatedly
Your preferences won't be saved
Some website features may not work properly
Page loading may be slower
Personalized content may not be available

Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website functionality and security.

7. Mobile Devices

Mobile browsers also support cookie management. You can usually find these settings in the browser's privacy or security section. Some mobile apps may also use similar tracking technologies, which can typically be managed through your device's privacy settings.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: support@kstrials.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/QuW24FDxUA
In-game: Message a staff member

10. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and privacy, visit: