COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: March 13, 2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website operators. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.
In addition to traditional cookies, AndyWins also uses browser localStorage to store certain data directly on your device. localStorage functions similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data and does not expire automatically. We use the aw_ prefix for all localStorage keys on our platform. This data stays entirely on your device and is never transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly initiate a sync.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies we use on andywinsthemall.com, why we use them, and how you can control them.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies into two main types: Essential Cookies that are necessary for the Platform to function, and Analytics Cookies that help us understand how visitors use the Platform. Below is a detailed table of the cookies and localStorage items used on our platform:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| aw_age_verified | Essential | Stores age verification status so you are not prompted repeatedly | Persistent (localStorage) |
| aw_cookie_consent | Essential | Records your cookie consent preference | 12 months |
| aw_game_progress | Essential | Saves your game progress, scores, and achievements for Memory Match Mania | Persistent (localStorage) |
| aw_preferences | Essential | Stores your display and sound preferences | Persistent (localStorage) |
| _ga / _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics: distinguishes unique visitors and tracks sessions | 2 years / 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics: identifies unique visitors within a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
3. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the Platform to function properly. Without these cookies, core features such as age verification, cookie consent management, and game progress saving would not work. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled without significantly impacting your experience on the Platform.
Because these cookies are essential, they are set automatically when you use the Platform and do not require your consent. However, you can still delete them through your browser settings, though this may cause parts of the Platform to stop functioning correctly (for example, you would be prompted for age verification on every visit).
4. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform. They collect information about which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and whether visitors encounter any error messages. All information collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it cannot be used to identify you personally.
We use Google Analytics to gather this data. The insights we gain from analytics cookies help us improve the Platform, fix issues, and create better experiences for our community. Analytics cookies are only set if you accept them through our cookie consent banner. If you decline analytics cookies, no analytics data will be collected from your device.
5. How to Control Cookies
You have several options for controlling and managing cookies on your device:
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our Platform, a cookie banner appears at the bottom of the page. You can choose to accept or decline optional cookies. Your preference is saved and respected throughout your visit.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. See the browser instructions below for details.
- localStorage: To clear localStorage data used by AndyWins (prefixed with
aw_), you can use your browser's developer tools. Open the developer console (usually F12), navigate to the Application or Storage tab, and clear localStorage entries for andywinsthemall.com.
Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies may impair the functionality of the Platform. You may be required to re-verify your age, and your game progress may be lost.
6. Browser Instructions
Here is how to manage cookies in the most popular web browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner and select Settings.
- Navigate to Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- Choose your preferred cookie setting: allow all, block third-party cookies, or block all cookies.
- To delete existing cookies, click See all site data and permissions and remove specific entries or clear all data.
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the hamburger menu icon and select Settings.
- Navigate to Privacy & Security.
- Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose Standard, Strict, or Custom to control cookie behavior.
- To delete cookies, scroll to Cookies and Site Data and click Manage Data to remove specific sites.
Safari
- Open Safari and go to Preferences (or Settings on newer versions).
- Click the Privacy tab.
- Choose your cookie preferences, such as Prevent cross-site tracking or Block all cookies.
- Click Manage Website Data to view and remove cookies from specific websites.
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu icon and select Settings.
- Navigate to Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
- Toggle options to allow or block cookies, or block third-party cookies.
- Click See all cookies and site data to view and remove cookies from specific sites.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, changes in technology, or changes in applicable law. When we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We may also re-display the cookie consent banner so you can review and update your preferences. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please reach out to us:
- Privacy Officer: privacy@andywinsthemall.com
- General Inquiries: hello@andywinsthemall.com
- Contact Form: Contact Us Page
For more information about cookies in general, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.