Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the Octopath Traveler 0 Codex website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

How We Use Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve your browsing experience
• Analyze site traffic and performance
• Ensure the security and proper functioning of the site

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

Examples:

• Session management
• Security features
• Basic site functionality

Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (remain until expiration)

Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to work.

2. Performance/Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website.

What they track:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on each page
• Links clicked
• Error messages encountered
• Browser type and version

Duration: Typically 1-2 years

All information is collected anonymously and used to improve the website.

3. Functionality Cookies

Purpose: These cookies remember choices you make to personalize your experience.

What they remember:

• Your language preference
• Display settings (e.g., text size)
• Whether you've visited the site before
• Cookie consent preferences

Duration: Varies, typically 30 days to 1 year

4. Session Storage

Purpose: Temporary storage that exists only during your browsing session.

Used for:

• Caching generated images (to reduce API calls)
• Maintaining scroll position
• Temporary user preferences

Duration: Deleted when you close your browser tab

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services:

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display custom typography. Google may set cookies to:

• Deliver font files efficiently
• Analyze font usage patterns

Google's Privacy Policy

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

We use CDN services (e.g., Tailwind CSS CDN, ESM.sh for JavaScript modules) to deliver resources quickly. These services may set cookies for:

• Caching optimization
• Load balancing
• Security purposes

External Links

When you click links to external sites (Steam, YouTube, official game sites), those sites may set their own cookies. We have no control over third-party cookies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:

• Block all cookies: Prevent any cookies from being stored
• Block third-party cookies: Only allow cookies from the site you're visiting
• Delete existing cookies: Remove cookies already stored on your device
• Set expiration dates: Automatically delete cookies after a certain period

How to manage cookies in different browsers:

• Chrome: Cookie settings in Chrome
• Firefox: Cookie settings in Firefox
• Safari: Cookie settings in Safari
• Edge: Cookie settings in Edge

Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may:

• Prevent certain features of the website from working properly
• Require you to re-enter preferences each visit
• Affect the visual appearance of the site (if font-loading cookies are blocked)

Essential cookies cannot be disabled without severely affecting site functionality.

Local Storage and Session Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use browser storage technologies:

Session Storage

• Purpose: Store temporary data during your browsing session
• Example: Caching AI-generated background images (key: "ot_zero_hero_bg")
• Lifespan: Automatically deleted when you close the browser tab

Local Storage

• Purpose: Store data that persists between sessions
• Example: User preferences, theme settings (if implemented)
• Lifespan: Remains until manually cleared

You can clear local and session storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing browsing data.

Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked.

Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for how to respond to DNT signals. Our website does not specifically respond to DNT browser signals at this time.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us at:

contact@octopath-traveler.com

We will respond to all inquiries as soon as possible, typically within 48-72 hours.

You may also review our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your data.