Our use of cookies

This cookies statement covers the QaardZ website (https://qaardz.com), and includes the QaardZ Progressive Web App (PWA) or 'app' as it shall be referred to (https://qaardz.com/app) and account management area (https://qaardz.com/account).

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer in your browser. They are used to store data about your preferences and activity on the website.

Can I block or restrict the cookies you set?

Yes you can. Take a look at the information on how to delete cookies which is set out below. However remember that if you restrict or block our cookies then this will affect your experience of our sites, and some richer functionality may not work.

How do QaardZ use cookies?

Firstly, we don’t use cookies to collect any personally identifiable information about you, but we do use them for certain types of functionality, such as allowing you to log in to the website or app. Also, 3rd party suppliers such as PayPal require cookies in order for their payment systems to function so would also be required for this to work.

Here is a full list of the cookies we set.

First party cookies

These are cookies ones which are set directly by QaardZ.

Cookie	Purpose
QAARDZ_SESSION	This is a key token that is stored in 'local storage' in the browser. It is used to remember your login to the 'app'.
laravel_session	This is a cookie stored in the browser to allow login to the QaardZ website player account.
XSRF-TOKEN	This is a cookie stored in the browser to allow secure access when submitting form pages on the website.

Third party cookies

Like other companies, we use suppliers who set cookies on our behalf in order to deliver certain services.

Here is a list of some cookies that may be set by third-parties on our websites. Be aware that QaardZ do not control the dissemination of these cookies. If you would like more information about the cookies used by these suppliers, as well as information on how to opt-out, please see their individual privacy policies listed below.

Partners/suppliers	Purpose	More information
PayPal	PayPal plugin/widget is used in the 'My Account' section of the 'app' to allow purchase of upgrades and QoinZ. This plugin creates and sets a number of cookies to allow this to function.	https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/ua/cookie-full

 

Social sharing tools

Our website includes widgets to allow you to easily share content on your favourite social networks. These widgets will be visible to you on the page you visit. Your interaction with a widget typically allows the third-party to collect some information about you through their web browser cookies or registration information.

In some cases, the social network may recognize you through its widgets and its cookies even when you do not interact with the widget. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies and you should check the relevant third-party website to better understand their data collection practices and controls that they make available to you.

Share button	More information
YouTube	http://www.youtube.com/t/privacy_at_youtube
Twitter	http://twitter.com/privacy
Facebook	http://www.facebook.com/privacy

Managing and deleting cookies

If you want to restrict or block the cookies which are set by our website, you can do this through your internet browser settings. The Help function within your browser will tell you how. Mobile phone users should refer to their handset manual. You could also visit an independent site such as http://www.aboutcookier.org, that contains comprehensive information on how to do this on a wide range of browsers. However, please be aware that should you choose to restrict or block cookies set by QaardZ this will impact some of the richer functionality of the site.

How to view cookies

You can click on individual cookies files to open them and view their contents. You'll see a short string of text and numbers. The numbers are your identification card, which can only be seen by the server that gave you the cookie.