Cookie Policy

Why we use cookies

We at Freecell want you to have the best experience possible each time you visit, and one way we do that is by using cookies. These small tools help us remember your preferences, keep things running smoothly, and enhance the functioning of the site.

When you use Freecell, cookies help us save things like your display options, sound settings, and gameplay preferences. That way, you don’t have to set them again next time. Cookies also help us see how the site is doing and where we can improve it. Some even support advertising by helping us show more relevant offers or promotions.

You can manage your cookie choices through your browser settings. Just know that turning off certain cookies might affect how well the site works. In certain circumstances, features you rely on might not load or perform as expected.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites download to your device while you are browsing. These files assist the website in identifying you and keeping track of your actions. Through your browser, they are stored on your phone, tablet, or computer and used when you return.

Every cookie is different. While some are used to enhance your experience or gather information, others are necessary to keep the site operational. For example, cookies can help a website remember what language you prefer or keep you logged in.

Importantly, cookies do not collect sensitive personal information like passwords or payment details. Instead, they use simple, coded data that helps the site perform better and run more smoothly. This makes your visit to Freecell faster, easier, and more personalized.

How we use cookies

Freecell uses different types of cookies, each with its own job. Together, they help us offer a website that’s fast, safe, and enjoyable to use. Some cookies are always on because they’re needed for the site to work. Others are optional and only used if you allow them.

The main cookie categories we use are essential cookies, which are needed for the site to function, and performance and analytics cookies, which help us understand how people use the site. Each type supports your experience differently.

By using these cookies, we can spot bugs, speed up page loads, and deliver a more user-friendly interface. We also use them to make the games run smoothly and personalize the user experience.

Essential cookies

Essential cookies are the core tools that make Freecell function correctly. Without them, basic site features wouldn’t work. These cookies facilitate secure login sessions, loading the game interface, and page navigation.

They also make sure that the connection is secure, so that your actions are sent and received without error. They are not used to track you or get information for marketing purposes. Because they are so important, they can't be turned off using the website’s cookie settings; only your browser can block them, but doing so may break the site entirely.

Performance and analytics cookies

Performance and analytics cookies help us understand how people use Freecell. They collect anonymous data like which pages are visited, how long users stay, and whether anything breaks or loads slowly.

This information helps us fix problems and improve the site. For instance, if we notice players leaving the site right after visiting a certain page, these cookies help us figure out why. Maybe that page isn’t loading right, or it needs clearer instructions.

You can choose not to allow these cookies. If you do, your experience may feel less customized, and some features might not adjust based on your past usage. But rest assured, even when active, they do not gather private or identifying data about you.

Functionality cookies

Functionality cookies make your time on Freecell more personal and enjoyable. They remember how you like things, such as the game theme you’ve picked, your preferred card style, or the sound settings you’ve chosen.

These cookies ensure the site looks and works the same way each time you return, without you resetting everything from scratch. They also store previously entered data, such as your username or in-game settings.

Although the site might still function, it might not function well if these cookies are disabled. Every time you visit, you may have to select your language or game settings. It's possible that some features that depend on your previous selections are absent or only offer the most basic options.

Managing your cookies

Controlling your cookies is simple, and most web browsers offer tools to help you manage them. If you want to change how cookies work on Freecell or any other site, you can do it directly from your browser’s settings.

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
Safari: Preferences > Privacy.
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.

Changing these settings might affect how Freecell works. Some parts of the site could become less responsive or lose saved preferences.

Third-party cookies

Freecell works with a few trusted third-party services that use their cookies to support advertising and analytics. These third-party cookies help deliver content that’s more relevant to you and measure how well our promotional campaigns are performing.

For example, if you see an ad for Freecell on another site and click it, third-party cookies may track that interaction to help us understand what brought you to the game.

It’s important to know that we don’t control how these third-party cookies operate or what data they collect. They follow their privacy policies, and we encourage users to read those to learn more about how data is handled.

Changes to this cookie policy

We may update this Cookie Policy now and then to keep up with changes in how we use cookies or how privacy laws evolve. New site features or changes in cookie technology might lead us to revise this page.

When we make changes, we’ll update the content here and change the “last updated” date if necessary. We won’t always send out notifications, so check back now and then if you want to stay informed.

By continuing to use Freecell after changes are made, you’re agreeing to the latest version of this policy. If you have questions about what’s changed or how cookies are used, this page will always provide the most up-to-date explanation.