Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, remember your preferences, and provide analytics data to site owners.

NorthernPlayLounge uses a minimal set of cookies and browser storage technologies. We are committed to using only what is genuinely necessary for the Platform to function as intended.

How We Use Local Storage

Rather than traditional cookies for storing your preferences and game progress, NorthernPlayLounge primarily uses browser localStorage. This stores data directly on your device and is never transmitted to our servers. The following data is stored in localStorage:

npl_age_verified — records that you have confirmed your age (18+) so we do not show the modal on every visit
npl_cookies_accepted — records your cookie preference (all or essential only)
npl_coins — your current virtual coin balance
npl_slots_total_won — your cumulative coins won in Aurora Slots

Cookies We Use

Name / Key	Type	Purpose	Duration
npl_age_verified	Essential	Stores age confirmation to avoid repeated age gate	Until browser data cleared
npl_cookies_accepted	Essential	Stores your cookie consent choice	Until browser data cleared
npl_coins	Essential	Saves your virtual coin balance locally	Until browser data cleared
_ga (if analytics accepted)	Analytics	Anonymous usage analytics (aggregate only)	2 years

We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies, or any third-party profiling cookies.

Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit NorthernPlayLounge, you will be shown a cookie banner allowing you to choose between "Essential Only" and "Accept All". Essential cookies are required for the Platform to function. Analytics cookies are optional and help us understand how the Platform is used in aggregate.

You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage and revisiting the site, which will trigger the cookie banner again.

Third-Party Cookies

NorthernPlayLounge does not embed third-party advertising networks, social media trackers, or affiliate tracking. Google Fonts are loaded via network request, and Google's standard server logs may apply — see Google's privacy policy for details.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

All major browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies and localStorage data. Below are links to cookie management guides for common browsers: