Cookie Policy

Hey there, welcome to Birbi.net! We’re all about delivering free, fun flash games straight to your browser, and we want you to feel good about hanging out here. Part of that means being upfront about how we use cookies—those little bits of tech that help make your experience smoother and keep our site running. This Cookie Policy breaks it all down in plain language so you know what’s going on behind the scenes. Let’s dive in!

What Are Cookies, Anyway?

Think of cookies as tiny helpers that your browser stores when you visit a website like ours. They’re small text files that hold info—like your game preferences or how you got here—so we can make things work better for you. They don’t snoop into your personal life or steal your secrets; they just help us keep the fun flowing.

Why Do We Use Cookies on Birbi.net?

Cookies are a big part of what makes our site tick. Here’s how we put them to work:

• Making Things Smooth: Ever notice how a game loads faster the second time you play it? That’s cookies remembering what you’ve been up to, so you don’t have to start from scratch.
• Tracking the Fun: We use cookies to see which games are getting the most love, how long folks stick around, and what brings you to Birbi.net in the first place. It’s all anonymous—no names or personal details attached—just numbers and trends to help us improve.
• Serving Ads: Since we keep our games free, we team up with ad partners like Google AdSense. Cookies help them show you ads that might actually interest you (say, gaming gear instead of random stuff), based on your browsing habits. Don’t worry—we don’t control the ads ourselves; that’s up to the ad networks.
• Keeping It Safe: Cookies can also help us spot weird activity—like if someone’s trying to mess with the site—so we can keep everything secure for everyone.

In short, cookies help us give you a better experience while keeping Birbi.net free and fun for all.

What Kinds of Cookies Do We Use?

Not all cookies are the same! Here’s a rundown of what you’ll find on our site:

• Essential Cookies: These are the must-haves. They make sure the site works—like letting you navigate or play games without hiccups. No way around these if you want to enjoy Birbi.net.
• Performance Cookies: These track how the site’s doing (think page load times or how many clicks a game gets). They’re anonymous and help us tweak things to run smoother.
• Analytics Cookies: We use tools like Google Analytics to get the big picture—where our visitors come from, what devices they’re on, that sort of thing. Again, it’s all about trends, not you personally.
• Advertising Cookies: Our ad partners drop these to figure out what ads might catch your eye. They’re managed by third parties (like Google), and we’ll explain more about that in a sec.

Third Parties and Cookies

We don’t do this alone! To keep Birbi.net humming, we work with a couple of trusted partners who might set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: This helps us see how our site’s performing—like which games are hot and which pages need a little love. It’s all anonymous data, and you can read more in Google’s privacy policy here.
• Ad Networks (e.g., Google AdSense): These folks use cookies to personalize ads and make sure they’re relevant. They might track your browsing across other sites (not just ours) to get a sense of what you’re into. Check out Google’s ad policies here for the full scoop.

We pick partners we trust, but they’ve got their own rules about how they handle cookies. We recommend taking a peek at their policies if you’re curious!

How Long Do Cookies Stick Around?

It depends on the cookie. Some (called “session cookies”) vanish as soon as you close your browser—like a quick gaming session that doesn’t leave a trace. Others (“persistent cookies”) hang out longer—maybe a few weeks or months—to remember your settings or help with ads. Either way, they’re harmless and don’t take up much space.

Your Options

You’ve got control over cookies! Here’s what you can do:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies whenever you want. Head to your settings (like Chrome’s “Privacy” tab) to tweak things. Just a heads-up: blocking essential cookies might make the site a little clunky.
• Opting Out of Ads: Don’t like personalized ads? You can turn them off through tools like Google’s Ad Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative’s opt-out page (www.networkadvertising.org). You’ll still see ads, but they won’t be tailored to you.
• Check Your Preferences: Some sites pop up a cookie consent box—we’re keeping it simple here, but your browser gives you the reins.

Changes to This Policy

The online world evolves, and so might this Cookie Policy. If we make updates, we’ll change the “Last Updated” date at the top and let you know if anything major shifts. But our promise stays the same: we’ll keep using cookies to make Birbi.net awesome, not to invade your space.