Cookie Files — General Definition

Cookie files, also known as “HTTP cookies”, “web cookies”, or “browser cookies”, are used by the Dota Loot website to transmit information to the user’s browser and to receive data back from it. These files enable the system to store session settings, authorization status, user preferences, cart contents, and other parameters necessary for the stable and personalized operation of the website.



What Is the Collected Information Used For?

Information obtained through cookie files helps Dota Loot better understand visitor behavior and improve website usability. The data is anonymized but allows tracking of traffic, interest in pages, and the structure of user interaction.

If a user provides personal data during registration, such data may be used to deliver informational materials, including service notifications, news updates, job postings, and product releases.



Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Targeting cookie files are used to display relevant advertisements and email campaigns based on user preferences. They also assist in analyzing the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and placement of advertising materials or affiliate platforms with the consent of the website owner.

Information may be shared with advertising partners solely in anonymized, non-personalized form.



What Information Is Collected?

Dota Loot may receive data from cookie files automatically collected by the browser, as well as data provided by users in feedback forms.

Through Google Analytics, the following information may be collected:

• visit duration;

• repeat visits and dates;

• traffic source (website, advertising campaign, direct visit);

• IP address (country, region, city — geolocation).

Google Analytics does not transmit users’ email addresses or payment details.

User forms may request various types of data, but such data is processed strictly in accordance with applicable laws.



Cookie Storage Period

Cookie identifiers collected by the system, including technical, analytical, and marketing cookies, are stored for a period not exceeding 24 months from the user’s last interaction with the website. Upon expiration, the data is automatically deleted or anonymized, making further user identification impossible.

Certain cookies may have a shorter storage period if determined by browser settings or Dota Loot’s internal cookie management policy.



Personal Data Protection

Dota Loot stores and processes user information in strict compliance with international and local regulations. Cookie data processed via Google services is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy, which is available on the Google website.



How to Disable Cookies

Internet Explorer

1. Select “Tools” → “Internet Options” → “Privacy” → “Advanced”.

2. Enable “Override automatic cookie handling”.

3. Configure behavior: allow / block / prompt.

4. Set the option “Allow session cookies” to store cookies until the browser is closed.


Google Chrome

1. Open the menu → “Settings”.

2. Select “Privacy and security”.

3. Open “Cookies and other site data”.

4. You may allow, block, restrict third-party cookies, or create exceptions.


Deleting Cookies

Settings → Cookies → All cookies → Delete selected or all.


Safari

1. Open Safari → “Preferences”.

2. Go to “Privacy” → cookie management.

3. Modes: always / never / only from visited websites.

4. Enable or disable “Block all cookies”.

5. After deletion, websites may forget saved data (passwords, etc.).

6. Click “Close” to save changes.