Cookie Policy

Last updated: 20 May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Phantom Strikes ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on phantomstrikes.info (the "Site"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. 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, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Similar technologies include web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage, and session storage. For simplicity, we refer to all of these as "cookies" in this policy.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on phantomstrikes.info for the following purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences or filling in a form.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
ps_cookies_accepted Stores your cookie consent preference 1 year
ps_session Maintains your browsing session Session

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Site's performance and content.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ps_analytics Tracks page views and user journeys (anonymised) 13 months
_ps_source Records the source of your visit (e.g., search engine, direct) 30 days

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings across visits.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
ps_prefs Stores your content filter preferences (e.g., genre filters on reviews page) 6 months

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies on your device. These include:

  • Analytics providers to help us understand Site usage patterns.
  • Embedded content (e.g., tournament livestreams or video reviews) from platforms such as YouTube or Twitch, which may set their own cookies.

We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information.

4. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit phantomstrikes.info, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies or decline non-essential cookies.

4.1 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage (which removes the ps_cookies_accepted entry) and refreshing the page. The consent banner will reappear.

4.2 Browser Controls

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

  • View cookies stored on your device.
  • Delete all or specific cookies.
  • Block cookies from specific websites.
  • Block all third-party cookies.
  • Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit:

5. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for how DNT should be interpreted. We continue to monitor developments in this area.

6. Legal Basis

Our use of strictly necessary cookies is based on our legitimate interest in operating a functional website. Our use of analytics and functional cookies is based on your consent, which you provide via the cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time as described in Section 4.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. 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, please contact us:

Phantom Strikes — Privacy Officer
Level 4, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Email: [email protected]