Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how CardGameGuide (cardgameguide.com) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit — such as your preferences — to make your next visit easier and the site more useful.
How we use cookies
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our site — which pages are visited, how long users stay, and where traffic comes from. This helps us improve our content and guides.
Google Analytics sets cookies such as _ga and _ga_* to distinguish users and track sessions. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous — we cannot identify you personally from this data.
Google Analytics cookies are only loaded after you accept cookies via our consent banner. If you decline, no analytics data is collected.
Preference cookies
We store your cookie consent choice (accept or decline) in your browser's localStorage. This is a technical necessity so we do not ask for your consent on every page load. No personal data is transmitted.
Third-party cookies
If you accept analytics cookies, Google may set additional cookies as part of the Google Analytics service. You can learn more about how Google uses data at policies.google.com.
We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or any other third-party tracking on this site.
Managing your preferences
- Consent banner: When you first visit the site, you can accept or decline analytics cookies. Your choice is saved in your browser.
- Change your mind: Clear your browser's localStorage or cookies to reset your preference — the consent banner will reappear on your next visit.
- Browser settings: You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies at any time.
- Google opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies we use
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | cardgameguide.com | Stores your consent choice (localStorage) | Until cleared |
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_PM0H02PT5V | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Analytics cookies are only set if you accept cookies.
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If you have questions about how we use cookies, please review our Privacy Policy or Affiliate Disclosure.