Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2025
IceQuake Studios uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on icequakestudios.com to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and deliver a more personalized experience on return visits. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a specified period (persistent cookies).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. Without them, features like security and session management would not work. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website: which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay, and where they come from. This data helps us improve the site experience. All data is aggregated and anonymized.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make on the site, such as whether you have dismissed our lead popup or accepted our cookie consent notice. They persist between sessions to avoid showing you the same prompts repeatedly.
Marketing Cookies
IceQuake Studios does not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and request your consent before placing any marketing cookies.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| icequake_popup_dismissed | Preference | Remembers if you have dismissed the lead capture popup | Persistent (localStorage) |
| cookie-consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preference | Persistent (localStorage) |
| cf_clearance | Essential | Cloudflare security cookie: verifies you are a human visitor | 1 year |
| __cf_bm | Essential | Cloudflare Bot Management: distinguishes humans from bots | 30 minutes |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics: distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics: persists session state for GA4 property tracking | 2 years |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services we use may place their own cookies on your device:
- Cloudflare: Security, bot protection, and performance optimization cookies
- Calendly: When you interact with our booking widget, Calendly may place cookies to manage your session
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views and site usage to help us understand traffic patterns. See Google’s Privacy Policy for details
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them directly on their respective websites.
5. Managing Cookies
You have the right to manage and control cookies. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block all cookies or cookies from specific websites
- Set preferences for different types of cookies
Browser-specific instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the site.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit icequakestudios.com, you will see a cookie consent banner. By clicking “Accept” or continuing to browse the site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing cookies in your browser settings or by adjusting your preferences using the banner options. Withdrawing consent may affect some website functionality.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our services evolve or as legal requirements change. We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page when changes are made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: