COOKIE_POLICY

Last updated: January 2025 // Version 1.0

MINIMAL_DATA_APPROACH

NEURAL_PATHFINDER takes a privacy-first approach. We do not use traditional tracking cookies. Instead, we use localStorage for essential game functionality only. No third-party advertising or analytics cookies are used.

This Cookie Policy explains how NEURAL_PATHFINDER uses cookies and similar technologies. We are committed to transparency and comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR.

WHAT_ARE_COOKIES

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit. There are also similar technologies like localStorage and sessionStorage that serve similar purposes.

TECHNOLOGIES_WE_USE

localStorage (Essential)

We use your browser's localStorage to store essential game data. This data stays on your device and is only accessed by NEURAL_PATHFINDER.

KEY	PURPOSE	DURATION
npf_identity_v2	Stores your Player ID, country, and flag	Persistent
npf_game_state	Saves your current game progress	Persistent
npf_settings	Stores your game preferences	Persistent
npf_scores	Caches your local high scores	Persistent

What We DON'T Use

✓No advertising cookies - We don't show ads
✓No analytics cookies - No Google Analytics or similar
✓No social media cookies - No Facebook, Twitter tracking
✓No third-party cookies - Your data stays with us
✓No cross-site tracking - We don't follow you around the web

COOKIE_CATEGORIES

STRICTLY_NECESSARY

These are essential for the game to function. They don't require consent under EU law because the game cannot work without them. This includes localStorage entries for player identity and game state.

STATUS: REQUIRED // NO OPT-OUT

ANALYTICS (Not Used)

We do not use any analytics cookies or tracking pixels.

STATUS: NOT_IMPLEMENTED

ADVERTISING (Not Used)

We do not display advertisements or use advertising cookies.

STATUS: NOT_IMPLEMENTED

MANAGING_YOUR_DATA

You have full control over the data stored in your browser. Here's how to manage it:

Clear NEURAL_PATHFINDER Data

To remove all NEURAL_PATHFINDER data from your browser:

// Chrome / Edge / Firefox:

1. Press F12 to open Developer Tools

2. Go to Application (Chrome) or Storage (Firefox)

3. Find Local Storage → neuralpathfinder.game

4. Right-click and select “Clear”

⚠️ Warning: Clearing localStorage will reset your Player ID and lose your local scores.

Browser-Wide Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies and site data through settings. Note that blocking all site data may prevent NEURAL_PATHFINDER from saving your progress.

▸Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
▸Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
▸Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
▸Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

LEGAL_BASIS

Under the EU ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law) and GDPR:

▸Strictly necessary storage does not require consent. Our localStorage usage falls under this category as it's essential for the game to function.
▸Since we don't use any non-essential cookies or tracking, we don't need to show a cookie consent banner.

UPDATES_TO_THIS_POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

CONTACT

If you have questions about our cookie practices, please contact us:

privacy@neuralpathfinder.game

NEURAL_PATHFINDER // Finland, EU