Cookie Policy

Technical Implementation & Player Experience

This document outlines the specific use of cookie files on brandixo.pro. Our approach mirrors the technical precision we apply to game projects: every cookie has a documented purpose, a clear data lifecycle, and a minimal footprint to respect player privacy without compromising site functionality.

Cookie Categories & Purpose

Essential

Required for site security, form integrity, and basic navigation. Cannot be disabled. Examples: Session ID (anonymous), CSRF token.

Performance

Anonymous metrics on page load, error rates, and feature usage. Helps us optimize the technical showcase. No personally identifiable data is collected.

Analytics

Aggregated visitor behavior (e.g., which project pages are viewed most). Data is stored in the EU (Frankfurt, Germany) and retained for 14 months maximum.

Functional

Optional cookies that enhance user experience (e.g., remembering your preferred section or viewport state). Disabled by default.

Data Lifecycle Matrix

Storage Duration 1 day to 14 months

Cross-Site Tracking None

Third-Party Parties 0 (Self-hosted)

Opt-out Available Via Consent UI

Need to contact our Data Protection Officer?

From Server Request to Player Choice

Our cookie architecture is designed with the same efficiency principles we apply to game networking. When a player visits brandixo.pro, the server sends essential cookies to establish a secure session. Performance and analytics cookies are only initialized after the consent plugin confirms user preference. This creates a clean separation: technical necessities are non-negotiable, while insightful data is opt-in.

As a studio operating from Istanbul, we strictly adhere to GDPR standards. All analytics data is anonymized at the point of collection. We do not use cookies to reconstruct user journeys across other sites, nor do we share any data with external advertising networks. The entire data pipeline runs within our controlled infrastructure.

Visual Flow

Request

User visits site. Server prepares essential session cookie.

Consent Check

Global consent plugin checks user preference. Analytics blocked if not approved.

Execution

Non-essential scripts load. Page performance metrics are captured anonymously.

Audit & Purge

System runs automated purge based on retention policy. Users can revoke consent anytime.

Technical Specifications & Constraints

The following table details the exact parameters governing our cookie implementation. This level of transparency is consistent with our design philosophy: when we build systems, we document their constraints.

Server-Side Cookies HTTPOnly, Secure

Session IDs and security tokens. Cannot be accessed by client-side JavaScript to prevent XSS attacks. SameSite=Lax by default.

Client-Side Cookies LocalStorage / SessionStorage

Used for UI state (e.g., preferred theme, dismissed banners). Cleared on browser close or manually via consent tools. Not tracked server-side.

Third-Party Access Restricted

We do not load external scripts (e.g., Google Fonts, CDN libraries) that set third-party cookies. All assets are self-hosted from our EU-based server.

Consent Handler Snippet

// Example: Consent Check Logic
if (userConsent === 'true' && cookieType === 'analytics') {
  // Load analytics script
  loadScript('analytics.js');
  // Set cookie with 14-month expiry
  setCookie('bx-analytics', 'active', 4380);
} else {
  // Block and clear any existing analytics cookies
  blockAnalytics();
}

"As an indie studio founder, I appreciate when studios are upfront about data. It’s not about having a tracker; it’s about respecting the player's machine as a trusted environment."

Indie Game Founder

Trade-off: Transparency vs. Marketing Data

Your Rights & Controls

A concise checklist of actionable controls available to every visitor.

Revoke Consent

Use the global consent banner (bottom-right) to disable non-essential cookies at any time. Immediate effect.

Request Data

Email info@brandixo.pro to request a copy of any analytics data associated with your session. We will respond within 30 days.

Clear Browser Data

You may clear all site data via your browser settings. Essential security cookies will regenerate on your next visit.

Contact DPO

For detailed inquiries, our Data Protection Officer handles all requests related to EU data protection laws.

This policy is an integral part of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It was last updated on 15 October 2026.