Cookie & Similar Technologies Notice
What this notice covers
This notice explains how AI Plays Games uses cookies, localStorage, and similar browser technologies on aiplaysgames.com and related pages (including prompt checkout).
We use these technologies mainly to make the site work, remember your preferences on your device, and run basic features — not to run third-party advertising networks.
What are cookies and localStorage?
- Cookies are small text files stored by your browser. Some are set by us ("first-party"); some may be set by embedded services ("third-party").
- localStorage is browser storage on your device. It persists until you clear it.
What we use today
Strictly necessary / core operation
| Technology | Type | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session and security cookies | Cookie (if set by host/CDN) | Load pages securely, basic routing, abuse protection | Session or short-lived |
| Stripe | Third-party cookies/scripts at checkout | Payment processing and fraud prevention | Per Stripe's policy |
You cannot opt out of strictly necessary technologies and still complete a paid checkout.
Functional / convenience (first-party localStorage)
| Storage key | Where used | What it stores | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
aipg_donor_display_name | Prompt checkout | Your last entered display name | Save typing on return visits |
apg.poll.v1 | Homepage mobile poll | Your vote or suggestion and timestamp | Show your locked-in vote locally |
apg.poll.client.v1 | Homepage mobile poll | Random ID for your browser | Help limit duplicate poll submissions per device |
aipg_micro_flappy_best | Homepage mini-game | Best score number | Local high score / join mailto gate |
Embedded content
Some pages embed Kick or Twitch players or load media from GIPHY. Those services may set their own cookies when you interact with them.
Fonts
We serve web fonts from our own hosting (self-hosted), which reduces direct calls to third-party font CDNs.
What we do not use (as of the effective date)
- Third-party advertising or cross-site tracking cookies
- Social media pixels for retargeting
- "Sale" or "sharing" of cookie-derived data for behavioral ads
Your choices
Browser controls: You can block or delete cookies and clear localStorage in your browser settings.
Effect of blocking:
- Clearing storage removes saved display names, poll state, and high scores.
- Blocking Stripe scripts will prevent paid checkout from working.
California "Do Not Sell or Share": We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising via cookies. If our practices change, we will update this notice and provide any required opt-out mechanism.
See also our Privacy Policy.
Updates
We may update this notice when we add features or technologies. Check the "Last updated" date above.
Contact
AI Plays Games
[email protected]