Welcome to Megarom
Greetings from Megarom.co.za (“Digital Portal,” “Platform,” “our digital space,” “our team,” or “we”). This Cookie Policy outlines how we deploy cookies and comparable technologies across our Platform to enhance your browsing journey.
By navigating our Platform, you consent to cookie implementation as detailed in this Policy. Should you wish to decline cookie usage, kindly deactivate them following the guidance in this Policy or by adjusting your browser configuration to prevent cookie placement on your device.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are compact data fragments stored on your computing device, mobile handset, tablet, or alternative gadget when visiting a website. They enable the Platform to identify your device and recall specific information about your visit, such as your preferences and activities. Cookies are universally implemented to optimise website functionality and provide analytical insights to Platform proprietors.
How Cookies Function
When accessing our Platform, we may dispatch one or more cookies to your device. These enable us to uniquely recognise your browser and gather information regarding your Platform interaction patterns. Cookies may document details about your visit, including viewed pages, activated links, and other Platform engagements. This facilitates a tailored experience and simplifies sharing content from our Platform.
Cookie Classifications
Various cookie types exist, categorisable based on their purpose and retention duration:
Duration-Based Classifications
Session Cookies: These transient fragments remain on your device solely until browser termination. They enable continued recognition as you navigate between pages and deliver a seamless experience.
Persistent Cookies: These fragments persist on your device for a predetermined period or until manual deletion. They assist the Platform in recalling your preferences and behaviours for subsequent visits, enabling a personalised experience.
Origin-Based Classifications
First-Party Cookies: These are established by the Platform you’re currently visiting (in this instance, megarom.co.za) and remain readable exclusively by that Platform.
Third-Party Cookies: These are established by third entities, such as advertisers, analytics providers, or social networks, through our Platform. They may monitor your browser across diverse websites and potentially develop profiles of your browsing interests.
Purpose-Based Classifications
Essential Cookies: These are crucial for proper Platform functionality. They facilitate core capabilities including security protocols, network administration, and account accessibility. Opting out of these cookies whilst wishing to use our Platform remains impossible.
Preference/Functionality Cookies: These allow our Platform to remember your previous selections, such as language preference, geographical region, or login credentials. They enhance your experience by tailoring the Platform according to your preferences.
Analytics/Performance Cookies: These collect information regarding Platform usage patterns, such as frequently visited pages and encountered error messages. They help us comprehend visitor interaction patterns, allowing us to improve functionality and content.
Promotional Cookies: These deliver advertisements more relevant to your interests. They also measure promotional campaign effectiveness and limit advertisement repetition frequency.
Social Networking Cookies: These enable content sharing from our Platform to social networks or engagement with social features embedded within our Platform.
Our Cookie Implementation
Essential Cookies
These are strictly necessary for proper Platform functionality and security. They enable navigation and feature utilisation, including secured area access. Without these cookies, certain Platform components may malfunction.
| Cookie Identifier | Origin | Purpose | Retention |
| [session_id] | [Megarom] | Identifies your server session | Temporary |
| [auth_token] | [Megarom] | Maintains authentication status | 7 days |
| [csrf_token] | [Megarom] | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Temporary |
| [cookie_consent] | [Megarom] | Records your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Preference/Functionality Cookies
These allow our Platform to remember your choices and provide enhanced, personalised features.
| Cookie Identifier | Origin | Purpose | Retention |
| [user_preferences] | [Megarom] | Stores display preferences (e.g., theme, font size) | 1 year |
| [recent_games] | [Megarom] | Remembers recently viewed games | 30 days |
| [language] | [Megarom] | Stores preferred language | 1 year |
| [saved_items] | [Megarom] | Tracks content saved for later reference | 90 days |
Analytics/Performance Cookies
These help us understand visitor interaction patterns by collecting and reporting anonymous information, improving Platform functionality.
| Cookie Identifier | Origin | Purpose | Retention |
| [_ga] | [Google Analytics] | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | 2 years |
| [_gid] | [Google Analytics] | Updates unique value for each page visited | 24 hours |
| [_gat] | [Google Analytics] | Controls request frequency on high-traffic pages | 1 minute |
| [hotjar_id] | [Hotjar] | Analyses user interaction with page elements | 1 year |
| [page_views] | [Megarom] | Counts session page views | Temporary |
Promotional Cookies
These increase advertisement relevance and measure promotional campaign effectiveness.
| Cookie Identifier | Origin | Purpose | Retention |
| [ads_id] | [Google Ads] | Tracks conversions and targets interest-based ads | 90 days |
| [retargeting_id] | [Facebook] | Enables Facebook retargeting advertisements | 90 days |
| [campaign_id] | [Megarom] | Identifies referring marketing campaign | 30 days |
| [ad_preferences] | [Megarom] | Stores advertising preferences | 1 year |
Social Networking Cookies
These facilitate social network interaction and content sharing.
| Cookie Identifier | Origin | Purpose | Retention |
| [fb_connect] | [Facebook] | Enables Facebook Connect functionality | 90 days |
| [twitter_share] | [Twitter] | Facilitates Twitter content sharing | 30 days |
| [discord_presence] | [Discord] | Enables Discord integration | 30 days |
| [youtube_player] | [YouTube] | Manages video player preferences | 240 days |
How We Utilise Cookies
We implement cookies on our Platform for these purposes:
Essential Platform Operations
- To authenticate users and prevent account misuse
- To remember form information during sessions
- To provide secured area access
- To identify logged-in users
- To ensure proper service connection during Platform modifications
Platform Functionality
- To remember preferences like language, region, or display settings
- To track viewed game recommendations
- To personalise content based on interests
- To save progress in games, forums, or interactive content
Performance and Analytics
- To understand Platform usage patterns
- To test design alternatives for experience enhancement
- To count visitors and track traffic sources
- To identify popular pages and navigation patterns
- To diagnose issues and improve performance
- To gather gaming content feedback
Advertising and Marketing
- To deliver interest-relevant advertisements
- To limit advertisement repetition
- To measure promotional campaign effectiveness
- To identify preferred gaming promotions
- To facilitate targeted advertisement delivery through partner networks
Third-Party Cookies
Certain cookies may be established by third parties during Platform use. These third parties may collect information about your online activities across time and different websites. We don’t control these Third-Party cookies, and we recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies to understand information usage practices.
Common Third-Party cookies on our Platform include:
Analytics Partners
- Google Analytics: Helps understand visitor interaction patterns through anonymous usage information collection.
- Hotjar: Provides user behaviour insights through heatmaps and session recordings.
- Mixpanel: Tracks feature interaction to improve gaming experiences.
Advertising Partners
- Google Ads: Delivers targeted advertisements based on browsing behaviour.
- Facebook Pixel: Measures Facebook advertisement effectiveness.
- Amazon Associates: Tracks affiliate link interactions for gaming product recommendations.
Your Cookie Preferences
You maintain the right to accept or decline cookies. Exercise your preferences through these methods:
Cookie Management Tool
Our Platform provides a cookie management tool for selective category enablement or disablement. Access this tool by clicking “Cookie Settings” in our Platform footer.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow cookie preference management. Configure your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Other technologies may be manageable similarly through browser preferences.
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
- Microsoft Edge
- Opera
Tracking Prevention Signals
Some browsers feature “Do Not Track” functionality that signals websites against online activity tracking. Given the absence of uniform standards for interpreting these signals, we currently don’t respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
Third-Party Cookie Opt-Out
To opt out of specific Third-Party cookies:
- Google Analytics: Download and install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on [here].
- Interest-Based Advertising: Opt out through the Digital Advertising Alliance [here], the Network Advertising Initiative [here], or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance [here].
Consequences of Cookie Deactivation
Choosing to disable or delete cookies may impact certain Platform features. For example:
- Megarom account login may become impossible
- Gaming preferences and saved content may be forgotten
- Game progress tracking features may malfunction
- Information re-entry may become necessary
- The Platform may lose personalisation capabilities based on your interests
Essential cookies remain necessary for basic functionality, so disabling these may prevent usage of certain Platform components entirely.
Policy Updates
We may periodically update this Policy to reflect practice changes or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Material changes will be communicated by publishing the new Policy on this page and updating the “Last Modified” date.
We encourage periodic review of this Policy to remain informed about our cookie usage and related technologies.
Cookie Glossary
Cookies: Small data fragments stored on your device to retain information about browsing sessions and preferences.
Pixel Markers/Web Beacons: Tiny transparent image files used to track website movements and understand usage patterns.
Local Storage: A browser feature allowing websites to store device data without expiration dates.
Session Storage: Similar to Local Storage but cleared upon session termination (browser closure).
Digital Fingerprinting: A technique combining browser and device setting information to create a unique “fingerprint” for device identification.
Contact Information
For questions regarding our cookie usage or this Policy, please contact:
support@megarom.co.za
Last Modified: 01.05.2025