Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide information to site owners, and to deliver a better experience for visitors.

Cookies typically contain a unique identifier, the name of the website that issued them, and a string of characters that may include preference or session data. They can be stored for a single browsing session (session cookies) or for a specified period or until you manually delete them (persistent cookies).

NovaQuartz Collective Ltd. uses cookies and similar technologies in accordance with this policy. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood how we use these technologies. For further details on our data practices, please see our Privacy Policy.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and related technologies for several purposes: to ensure the website functions correctly, to remember your preferences, to comply with legal obligations such as age verification, and to understand how visitors interact with our content. Our use of cookies is designed to support a secure, compliant, and user-friendly experience without collecting more information than necessary.

We do not use cookies to track you across unrelated websites for advertising purposes. Any analytics or functionality cookies we deploy are limited in scope to our own domain and to the goals described in the sections below.

Types of Cookies

We classify the cookies used on novaquartzcollective.games into the following categories. The table below summarises each type, its purpose, and typical lifespan.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the website to operate. Without them, we could not provide features such as age verification (required by law for age-restricted content) or the cookie consent banner itself. These cookies do not gather information for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled if you wish to use the site.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our website in an aggregated and often anonymised form. This helps us identify popular content, improve navigation, and fix technical issues. Where we use third-party analytics providers, they may place their own cookies subject to their respective policies.

Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies remember choices you make (such as preferred language or display options) so that your experience is more convenient on return visits. These cookies are not strictly necessary but enhance usability.

LocalStorage Usage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage (localStorage) to store certain data on your device. LocalStorage allows websites to retain information between sessions without sending it to a server with every request. We use it for two main purposes:

• Age verification: When you confirm that you are 18 years or older, we store a flag in localStorage so that the age verification popup does not reappear on subsequent visits. This is essential for complying with age-restriction requirements and cannot be disabled if you wish to use the website.
• Cookie consent: When you accept or decline cookies via our cookie consent bar, we store your preference in localStorage. This prevents the consent banner from showing repeatedly and allows us to respect your choices regarding non-essential cookies.

Data stored in localStorage remains on your device until you clear it manually (e.g. via your browser settings) or until it is overwritten by an updated value. It is not transmitted to our servers except as part of normal page requests when our scripts read the stored values.

Third-Party Cookies

Some content and features on our website may be provided by third parties, such as embedded maps, analytics tools, or social media widgets. These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their content. We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the respective third party's privacy and cookie policies.

For example, if we embed a map from Google Maps to show our office location, Google may place cookies in connection with that embedding. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any such third parties to understand how they collect and use data. Where we have a choice, we select partners whose practices align with applicable data protection standards.

Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies: See a list of cookies stored by each website.
• Delete cookies: Remove some or all cookies, either for specific sites or for all websites.
• Block cookies: Prevent websites from setting new cookies (note: blocking all cookies may prevent essential features from working).

Below are links to guidance for managing cookies in the most common browsers. Please consult your browser's help section for the most up-to-date instructions.

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can allow, block, or delete cookies and manage exceptions.
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Options include blocking third-party cookies and deleting stored data.
• Safari (macOS and iOS): Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data, or for iOS: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may limit functionality.
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.

You can also clear localStorage by using your browser's option to clear site data or browsing history for novaquartzcollective.games. Be aware that disabling or deleting essential cookies and localStorage data may prevent the website from functioning correctly, including access to age-restricted content and persistence of your cookie consent choice.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit novaquartzcollective.games, a cookie consent bar appears at the bottom of the page. By clicking "Accept Cookies," you indicate that you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this policy. Your consent is stored so that the bar does not reappear on future visits unless you clear your browser data or access the site from a different device or browser.

You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time by clearing your cookies and localStorage for our domain and adjusting your browser settings as described above. Please note that if you decline or remove cookies, some features of the site may not work as intended.

For users in the European Economic Area, the UK, and other jurisdictions with similar laws, our use of non-essential cookies is based on your consent. Essential cookies are used on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing a secure and compliant service.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, display a notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree with the revised policy, you should discontinue your use of our services and clear any cookies or local storage data associated with our domain.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or how to exercise your preferences, please contact us:

NovaQuartz Collective Ltd.
Marcus J. Whitfield, Director
47 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5ED, United Kingdom
Email: Contact form (use the form on our Contact page for inquiries)

We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within thirty (30) days. For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.