Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 15, 2026
At Idacher Game Development, we utilize essential cookie files to ensure optimal functionality and user experience across our gaming platforms. This policy outlines exactly how we process data and what you can expect when interacting with our technical infrastructure.
Quick Summary
- ✓ We only use technically necessary cookies for core functionality
- ✓ No third-party tracking or advertising cookies are deployed
- ✓ All data processing complies with EU GDPR standards
- ✓ Session management for secure gaming operations
Essential Cookie Categories
Our technical infrastructure relies on several distinct cookie types to maintain session integrity and deliver seamless gaming experiences. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of each category, its purpose, and retention period.
Session Management
HTTP OnlyMaintains your active login session across our game development dashboard. Prevents automatic logout during prolonged development sprints and secures API calls to our asset servers.
- Duration: Session
- Name Pattern:
idacher_sess_* - Data Stored: Encrypted session ID
Load Balancing
StrictEnsures consistent connection to the nearest server node for optimal latency during real-time multiplayer testing and asset streaming.
- Duration: 24 hours
- Name Pattern:
idacher_route_* - Data Stored: Node identifier
Preferences
LocalStores your IDE theme selection, UI layout preferences, and notification settings across our development tools and asset management interface.
- Duration: 30 days
- Name Pattern:
idacher_pref_* - Data Stored: JSON settings object
Security Tokens
SecureValidates CSRF tokens and implements rate limiting on our public API endpoints to prevent automated abuse during code repository access.
- Duration: 1 hour
- Name Pattern:
idacher_csrf_* - Data Stored: Hashed token
Asset Caching
PerformanceOptimizes delivery of heavy game assets and project files by storing version identifiers, reducing bandwidth consumption during collaborative workflows.
- Duration: 7 days
- Name Pattern:
idacher_asset_* - Data Stored: File version hash
Feature Flags
BetaControls access to experimental features in our alpha testing environment, allowing selective rollout of new development tools to specific user segments.
- Duration: 14 days
- Name Pattern:
idacher_beta_* - Data Stored: Feature array
Technical Implementation Details
All cookie data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3 protocols. We never store sensitive personal information directly in cookies; instead, we reference encrypted session identifiers stored in our secure Redis cluster.
Our cookie infrastructure is designed to support high-frequency game development workflows. The session management system maintains persistent connections during long compilation processes, while the asset caching layer significantly reduces loading times for heavy Unity and Unreal Engine project files.
For compliance, our system automatically logs all cookie operations for auditing purposes. This includes creation timestamps, associated user sessions, and access patterns - stored securely for 90 days before automated deletion.
Server-Side Configuration
// Idacher Session Cookie
Set-Cookie: idacher_sess=encrypted_value;
Secure; HttpOnly; SameSite=Strict;
Max-Age=0; Path=/; Domain=.idacher.com
// Asset Cache Cookie
Set-Cookie: idacher_asset=v20260115;
Secure; SameSite=Lax; Path=/assets;
Max-Age=604800
Your Control & Rights
As a user of Idacher Game Development, you maintain full control over your data. While our essential cookies cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality, you have several powerful tools to manage your privacy and data preferences.
Browser Settings
Configure your browser to alert you whenever a cookie is set, or block them entirely. Most modern browsers offer granular control per domain.
Data Export
Request a complete export of all cookie-related data associated with your account. We'll generate a JSON report within 24 hours.
Purge Data
Immediately delete all non-essential cookies from your current session. Essential security cookies will be regenerated automatically.
Export Requested
Check your email (info@idacher.com) for download instructions.
Data Purged
Non-essential cookies cleared. Session refreshed.
Right to Erasure (GDPR Article 17)
You have the legal right to request deletion of all personal data associated with your account, including cookie logs and session identifiers. To exercise this right, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@idacher.com with the subject line "GDPR Erasure Request".
Regulatory Compliance
Idacher Game Development operates in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ePrivacy Directive, and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Our cookie policy has been reviewed and certified by independent data protection auditors.
Contact Data Protection Team
Company Name
Idacher Game Development
Address
St. Stephen's Green 390, Drogheda, Ireland
Phone
+353 87 7132802Working Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:00-18:00