Cookie Policy

How ShadowReload uses cookies and similar technologies on shadowreload.info.

Last updated: 18 May 2026 ยท Applies to: shadowreload.info

This Cookie Policy explains how ShadowReload ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website shadowreload.info. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we handle your personal data.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their site.

Cookies are not harmful to your device and do not contain executable code. They cannot access other files on your device or gather personal information beyond what you have provided to the website.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on shadowreload.info:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them.

  • sr_cookies_accepted โ€” Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or declined). Duration: 1 year. Provider: shadowreload.info.
  • Session cookies โ€” Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser, used to maintain your session as you navigate the site.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our content and user experience.

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) โ€” Used to distinguish users and throttle request rates. Data is anonymised and aggregated. Duration: _ga: 2 years; _gid: 24 hours; _gat: 1 minute. Provider: Google LLC.

Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. We have enabled IP anonymisation so that your full IP address is never stored by Google Analytics.

2.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made (such as your preferred content categories) and provide enhanced, personalised features.

  • sr_preferences โ€” Stores your content filter preferences (e.g., selected game genre). Duration: 30 days. Provider: shadowreload.info.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on our website may embed content from third-party services (such as embedded videos or social media widgets). These third parties may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of the relevant third parties:

3. Cookie Summary Table

Cookie Name Category Purpose Duration Provider
sr_cookies_accepted Necessary Stores cookie consent preference 1 year shadowreload.info
_ga Analytics Distinguishes unique users 2 years Google Analytics
_gid Analytics Distinguishes users (short-term) 24 hours Google Analytics
_gat Analytics Throttles request rate 1 minute Google Analytics
sr_preferences Preference Stores content filter preferences 30 days shadowreload.info

4. How to Manage Cookies

When you first visit shadowreload.info, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting our site.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options", "Preferences", or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide guidance for popular browsers:

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie banner as they are required for the site to operate.

Opting Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use the browser's localStorage to store your cookie consent preference (the sr_cookies_accepted key). This is a standard web technology that functions similarly to cookies but is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to such signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to limit tracking.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, 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.

8. Contact Us

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

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Postal address: Privacy Officer, ShadowReload, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

For broader privacy enquiries, please refer to our Privacy Policy.