Cookies help websites remember who you are — even if just for a moment. At hamsterrun.games, we use cookies to keep the site running smoothly, load content faster, and understand what visitors find useful.
This page explains exactly how cookies work on our site, what kinds we use, and how you can control them. We don’t use cookies for advertising or social tracking — only for performance, preferences, and basic analytics.
What Cookies Are and Why They Exist
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser by a website you visit. They help the site remember things like your preferences, which pages you’ve visited, or whether you’ve accepted a notification.
Most websites use cookies in some form — often to make your experience more consistent or responsive. On hamsterrun.games, cookies allow us to maintain technical stability, load content properly, and understand how the site is being used over time. They’re simple, useful, and entirely under your control.
Types of Cookies Used on hamsterrun.games
We use a small set of cookies to support basic site operations. These are designed to help the site function, measure usage, and remember a few simple preferences. We don’t use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party marketing tools. Everything we use has a specific, limited purpose tied to performance or user experience.
Cookie Categories and Their Roles
Each cookie we use falls into one of the following categories:
| 🍪 Cookie Type | 🎯 Purpose |
| 🧭 Essential | Required for loading pages, navigating between sections, or submitting forms. |
| 📈 Analytics | Helps us understand what pages are viewed, how long people stay, and where they click. |
| ⚙️ Preferences | Remembers settings like your language choice or cookie consent selection. |
These cookies are lightweight, limited, and never used to track activity beyond this website.
What Specific Cookies May Be Set
While browsing hamsterrun.games, your browser may store a few cookies that help us understand how the site is used or remember small settings. These cookies are minimal and non-invasive. We don’t track individual users, and none of these cookies are used for advertising or sold to third parties.
Current or Typical Cookies in Use
Here are some examples of cookies that may be active during your visit:
| 🏷️ Cookie Name | 📌 What It Does |
| _ga | Tracks visitor behavior in Google Analytics, anonymously. |
| _gid | Measures session-level activity, such as page transitions. |
| cookieConsent | Saves your response to the cookie banner so we don’t ask again. |
You can delete or block these cookies at any time without losing access to the site.
Cookies from External Tools We Use
Some parts of hamsterrun.games rely on third-party tools to keep things running smoothly. These tools may place their own cookies in your browser. They help us measure traffic, identify performance issues, and deliver content quickly and securely.
We do not use any third-party cookies for advertising or retargeting. All external tools are chosen with care and used only to support technical and analytical needs. You can learn more about these providers through their own privacy settings and cookie opt-out pages.
Trusted External Services
We currently use cookies from the following sources:
- Google Analytics — for anonymous visitor behavior tracking
- Hosting platform — to serve the site quickly and reliably
- Error tracking service — to monitor bugs and fix issues faster
These services help us improve the experience while respecting your privacy.
How to Manage or Disable Cookies in Your Browser
You’re always in control of how cookies are used on your device. Most browsers let you block, limit, or delete cookies at any time. While hamsterrun.games will still work without them, some features — like remembering your preferences — may no longer function as expected.
Managing cookies is easy, and each browser offers different ways to do it. Below are some common options available to you.
Ways to manage cookies:
- Block all cookies by default through browser settings
- Allow only essential cookies, or block third-party ones
- Use private or incognito mode to avoid storing them
- Manually delete cookies from your history
- Use browser add-ons to control or disable analytics scripts
You can also revisit our cookie banner to update your preferences.
Cookie Duration — How Long Files Stay Active
Cookies don’t last forever. Some are removed as soon as you close your browser, while others stay active for days, weeks, or even months — depending on their purpose. On hamsterrun.games, we only use cookies that are necessary for short-term site functions or long-term usability improvements.
You can clear all cookies at any time, but here’s what to expect by default.
Cookie Lifespans Explained
| ⏳ Cookie Type | 🕒 How Long It Stays |
| 🧪 Session | Lasts only while your browser is open; deleted automatically when you close the tab. |
| 📌 Persistent | Remains on your device for a fixed time (typically from 1 day to 2 years), depending on the cookie. |
No cookies used on this site are designed to track you long-term.
How We Keep Cookie Use Transparent and Limited
We believe cookies should serve the user — not the other way around. That’s why we use only the cookies needed to support functionality, improve performance, or remember your basic preferences.
We don’t hide cookies in complex setups or use them to push you into actions. Every cookie in use is listed here in plain terms. You can reject non-essential cookies at any time, and we won’t store more than what’s needed to make the site work properly.
Our goal is clarity, not control — and that applies to cookies too.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time as the site evolves or new features are added. If we change the types of cookies we use, or how they’re managed, those updates will appear here with a new “last updated” date.
We encourage you to check this page occasionally to stay informed — especially if you’ve previously accepted or declined cookies and want to review your choices.
