Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Cookies do not contain personal information and cannot harm your device.
2. How We Use Cookies and Local Storage
Birch Lake Lounge uses cookies and browser local storage to provide a better user experience. We use minimal data storage to enhance functionality while respecting your privacy.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our platform to function properly. They enable basic features and cannot be disabled if you want to use our service.
Purpose:
- Age verification status
- Cookie consent preference
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and game progress.
Purpose:
- Virtual credit balance
- Game settings and preferences
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save information on your device:
- gameBalance: Stores your virtual credit balance
- ageVerified: Remembers that you've confirmed your age
- cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent choice
All local storage data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We do not currently use third-party cookies for advertising or tracking purposes. Our platform is designed to minimize external dependencies and protect your privacy.
6. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Our cookies and local storage data persist until you manually clear your browser data or use a different browser. They do not have a set expiration date, allowing you to return to our platform and continue where you left off.
7. Managing Cookies
You have control over cookies and can manage them through your browser settings:
7.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
7.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies or clear your browser data, you may experience the following:
- Loss of your virtual credit balance
- Need to verify your age again on each visit
- Repeated cookie consent banner
- Potential loss of game preferences
8. Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Since we don't track users across websites or collect extensive personal data, enabling this feature will not significantly change your experience on our platform.
10. Children's Privacy
Our platform is restricted to users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect cookies or data from minors. The age verification cookie helps us enforce this restriction.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
12. Your Consent
By clicking "Accept" on our cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies and local storage as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and local storage.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our contact page or review our Privacy Policy for more information about data protection.
14. Additional Information
For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:
- www.allaboutcookies.org
- www.aboutcookies.org