Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

To provide an optimal gaming experience, Red Shade Games LLC ("Red Shade Games," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on Grid Tycoon and our related services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.

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 help websites remember information about your visit, like your preferences and login status, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Similar technologies include:

• Local Storage: Data stored in your browser that persists even after you close it
• Session Storage: Temporary data that's deleted when you close your browser
• Pixels/Web Beacons: Small images that track user behavior

2. Types of Cookies We Use

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
gridtycoon_session	Essential	Maintains your session while browsing	Session
XSRF-TOKEN	Essential	Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery	Session
remember_token	Essential	Keeps you logged in between sessions	30 days
rsg_auth	Essential	Red Shade Games SSO authentication	7 days
theme_preference	Functional	Remembers your display theme preference	1 year
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and usage statistics
• Payment Processors: Secure payment processing (when making purchases)
• Social Media Platforms: If you use social sharing features

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand their cookie practices.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

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

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block all cookies or third-party cookies
• Set preferences for certain websites

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain analytics and advertising cookies:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but you can use the cookie management options described above.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:

• You may not be able to access certain features of our Services
• You will need to log in each time you visit
• Your preferences and settings may not be saved
• Some pages may not display properly

8. California and Virginia Residents

If you are a resident of California or Virginia, you have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information for targeted advertising purposes. While we do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, some cookie-based advertising may be considered "sharing" under these laws.

To opt out, you can:

• Adjust your browser cookie settings
• Use the opt-out tools listed above
• Enable Global Privacy Control (GPC) in your browser

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Red Shade Games LLC
Email: privacy@redshadegames.com
Website: https://redshadegames.com