Last Updated: March 31, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2. How We Use Cookies
BorealCedarNest uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our services. We use these technologies to:
- Remember your age verification status
- Store your cookie consent preferences
- Maintain your virtual currency balance (Pine Cones)
- Save your game progress and statistics
- Analyze how our platform is used
- Improve platform performance and user experience
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
- Age Verification: Remembers that you've confirmed you are 18 or older
- Cookie Consent: Stores your cookie acceptance status
- Session Management: Maintains your session state as you navigate the site
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Pine Cone Balance: Stores your virtual currency balance locally
- Game Progress: Saves your game statistics and achievements
- User Preferences: Remembers your settings and preferences
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform:
- Page visits and navigation patterns
- Time spent on pages
- Click patterns and interactions
- Error messages encountered
This information is collected anonymously and used to improve our services.
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage technology to store information directly on your device. This includes:
- Pine Cone balance
- Game progress and high scores
- User preferences
Local storage data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly perform an action that requires it.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies. We do not have access to or control over these cookies.
6. How to Manage Cookies
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
6.2 Disabling Cookies
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our platform. Specifically:
- You may need to verify your age each time you visit
- Your Pine Cone balance will not be saved
- Game progress will not be retained
- Some features may not function properly
6.3 Clearing Cookies
You can clear cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that this will:
- Reset your age verification status
- Clear your Pine Cone balance
- Remove saved game progress
- Reset all preferences
7. Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
8. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We currently do not respond to DNT signals as there is no industry consensus on how to interpret and implement them.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
10. More Information
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please review our Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us.