Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners. Fontaine Maschinen Social Casino, operated by Fontaine Engineering und Maschinen GmbH, uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on fontaineengineeringmaschinen.ca.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies: Essential cookies (required for Platform functionality), Performance cookies (help us understand how visitors use the site), Functionality cookies (remember your preferences and settings), and Analytics cookies (collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our services).

3. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled. They include session management cookies that keep you logged in, security cookies that protect against unauthorized access, age verification status cookies, and cookie consent preference storage (localStorage key: "cookie_consent"). Without these cookies, core features of Fontaine Maschinen would not work properly.

4. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform by collecting anonymous information about page visits, navigation paths, time spent on pages, and error encounters. This data helps us identify areas for improvement and optimize the user experience. We do not use this data to identify individual users.

5. Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies remember choices you make such as language preferences, display settings, and game favorites. They enable personalized features and prevent you from having to re-enter preferences on each visit. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

6. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save certain preferences and states. This includes: cookie consent choice ("cookie_consent"), age verification confirmation ("age_verified"), and gameplay preferences. Local storage data remains on your device until you clear your browser data or we update our storage keys.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include payment processing providers for subscription billing, embedded map services on our Contact page, and analytics tools. We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

8. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period). Session cookies are used for login state and navigation. Persistent cookies typically last between 30 days and 12 months, depending on their purpose. Cookie consent preferences are stored indefinitely until you clear them.

9. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit Fontaine Maschinen, a cookie banner allows you to accept or dismiss non-essential cookies. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect Platform functionality. Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.

10. Browser Controls

Popular browsers provide cookie management tools: Google Chrome (Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies), Mozilla Firefox (Settings > Privacy & Security), Safari (Preferences > Privacy), and Microsoft Edge (Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions). Blocking all cookies may prevent you from using certain Fontaine Maschinen features.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. Fontaine Maschinen does not alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals at this time, but we limit data collection to what is necessary for Platform operation.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Material changes will be communicated through the Platform or via email. The "Last updated" date indicates when this policy was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact Fontaine Engineering und Maschinen GmbH at privacy@fontaineengineeringmaschinen.ca or visit our Contact Us page. For broader privacy concerns, see our Privacy Policy.

14. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. Together, these documents provide a complete picture of how we handle your data and govern your use of Fontaine Maschinen Social Casino.