Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gamer Stays ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy applies to all visitors and users of gamerstays.com.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the site function correctly and enhance your experience by remembering your preferences or collecting usage statistics.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for core site functionality such as navigation, security, and accessibility. These cannot be disabled.
Preference Cookies: Remember your language, region, or other user interface settings to personalize your experience.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site, enabling performance improvements. These are anonymized and aggregated.
Marketing Cookies: May be used in conjunction with advertising platforms (e.g. Google Ads) to display more relevant content. Only activated with explicit user consent.

3. Legal Basis for Use

We only set non-essential cookies with your prior consent, in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Finnish cookie law. Essential cookies are set automatically based on legitimate interest.

4. Cookie Consent and Control

When you visit our site for the first time, you are presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline categories of cookies. You may change your preferences at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.

Most browsers also allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking all cookies may impact the usability of the site.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use carefully selected third-party services (e.g. Google Analytics, Google Ads, privacy-compliant alternatives) that place cookies or similar technologies on your device. These services are contractually obligated to comply with data protection requirements.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different durations. Some are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain for a defined period unless manually cleared (persistent cookies). Our consent cookies expire after 1 month by default.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You also have rights to access, correct, or delete data collected via cookies under applicable data protection laws. For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or site functionality. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

9. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies or data privacy, please contact: [email protected]

Last Updated: July 2025