COOKIE POLICY
Effective Date: August 26, 2026 Last Updated: August 26, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Creative Mindset Productions (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our online platforms (collectively, the “Services”).
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, mobile device, or web browser when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions, preferences, and login information over a period of time, as well as collect technical information about your session.
Similar technologies include:
- Web Beacons / Pixels: Tiny transparent images used to track user interactions and email views.
- Local Storage: HTML5 local storage used by web browsers to store data locally on your device for performance and session management.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and related tracking technologies for the following core purposes:
- Ensuring essential site security and functionality.
- Remembering your preferences (such as language or display settings).
- Analyzing site performance, traffic, and feature usage to improve our Services.
- Facilitating community features, playtest registration, and feedback tools.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse our website and use its features (such as accessing secure areas, navigating pages, or filling out forms). Without these cookies, basic website functionality cannot be provided.
- Consent Required: No (exempt under applicable privacy laws).
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect aggregate, anonymous information about how visitors use our website—for example, which pages are visited most often, session durations, and error messages encountered. They help us improve site functionality, speed, and overall user experience.
- Examples: Google Analytics or native web telemetry tools.
- Consent Required: Yes (where required by law).
C. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) to provide a more personalized experience. They may also support specific interactive features, embedded media, or forms.
- Consent Required: Yes (where required by law).
D. Third-Party & Integration Cookies
Some features on our website rely on third-party integrations (such as embedded video players, community platform widgets, or storefront links like Steam). These third parties may set their own cookies on your device to track usage or interaction with their respective services.
4. Third-Party Services & Steam Storefront
When you interact with external platforms linked from our site—such as purchasing or wishlisting games on the Steam Storefront (operated by Valve Corporation)—those third-party platforms govern their own cookie usage. We encourage you to review Valve’s Cookie Policy directly when visiting Steam.
5. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies. Here is how you can manage your preferences:
A. Cookie Banner / Preference Center
When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
B. Web Browser Settings
Most modern web browsers allow you to control cookie settings through their preferences. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or alert you when a cookie is sent.
To manage cookies on popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may cause parts of our website to function improperly or become inaccessible.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technical standards, operational practices, or legal requirements. Updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@createmindset.com
- Official Storefront: AquaBall League on Steam