Effective Date: May 15, 2026
1. Definition and Scope
Cookie Technology
Cookies are small text files or similar tools (pixels, SDKs) placed on your device to improve functionality and experience.
Legal Framework
This policy operates in line with the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and PECR.
Cookie Life
We use session cookies (deleted upon browser closure) and persistent cookies (remain until expiry).
2. How We Utilize Cookies
Essential Cookies
These are required for the website to function, including the trade cart and secure checkout process.
Payment Compliance
Specific cookies are used to meet the requirements of acquiring banks and card schemes for fraud monitoring and transaction risk scoring.
Analytics and Performance
These help us understand user interaction (e.g., Google Analytics) and are set only with your consent.
Marketing and Functionality
These are used to remember user preferences and measure ad effectiveness, subject to your consent.
3. Third-Party and Compliance Tracking
External Providers
Cookies may be set by third parties, including payment processors and fraud-prevention vendors.
Cross-Site Activity
These third parties may collect information about your transaction activities across different sites to detect fraud.
Regulatory Obligations
Non-essential consent withdrawal will not prevent the processing of essential cookies needed for AML/KYC regulations or payment obligations.
4. User Control and Consent
Consent Banner
Upon your first visit, a banner will request your consent for non-essential cookies.
Management
You can customize, reject, or change your choices at any time via the Cookie Preferences link in the footer.
Automatic Activation
Essential cookies are set automatically as they are necessary for secure transactions and site operation.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage or block cookies; however, disabling essential ones will break the checkout and payment process.
5. Contact and Rights
Access Rights
You have the right to access information about the data collected via cookies.
Updates
We may update this policy periodically; continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Support
Questions can be directed to info@entryfrag.org.
6. Cookie Categories
Cookie Classification
We use the following categories of cookies on our website: strictly necessary cookies required for core site functionality and secure transactions; performance cookies used to improve website operation; functional cookies that remember user preferences; analytics cookies used to measure and understand user behaviour; and marketing cookies used to deliver and measure advertising effectiveness.
Service Providers
International transfers may occur through the use of third-party service providers such as payment processors, fraud prevention tools, analytics providers, and Steam/Valve systems where necessary for service delivery and transaction processing.
7. Legal Basis for Cookies
Legal Basis
Strictly necessary cookies are processed on the basis of legitimate interests and/or contractual necessity. Analytics, functional, and marketing cookies are processed based on your consent, which may be withdrawn at any time.
8. Consent Management and Withdrawal
Consent Control
You may withdraw or modify your cookie consent at any time via the Cookie Preferences tool available on our website. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
9. Cookie Retention Periods
Retention Periods
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period depending on their purpose, typically ranging from 24 hours to 24 months, unless deleted earlier by the user or browser settings. Third-party cookies are subject to the retention policies of the respective providers.
10. Third-Party Cookies and Tracking
Third-Party Services
We may allow third-party service providers, including analytics, payment processors, fraud prevention tools, and advertising partners, to place cookies on your device. These providers may collect information about your online activity across different websites in order to provide security, analytics, or advertising services.
