Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 23, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains the cookies and similar technologies Video Game Central uses, what they do, and how to control them. It works alongside our Privacy Policy.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser. Some are essential to run the site; others are optional and help us understand traffic or show advertising. We also use your browser's local storage to remember your cookie choice and any games, reviews, or articles you save to your favorites (these are stored only on your device and are never sent to us).
Categories we use
- Strictly necessary. Required for the site and admin area to function and stay secure. Always on.
- Analytics. Help us understand how the site is used. Off by default where opt-in consent is required; elsewhere on by default until you turn them off.
- Advertising. Used to show and measure ads. Off by default where opt-in consent is required; elsewhere on by default until you turn them off.
Visitors in regions that require opt-in consent (such as the EU, EEA, UK, and Switzerland) start with analytics and advertising off, and nothing optional loads until allowed. Elsewhere these categories start on by default, and you can turn either off at any time using the preferences panel.
Cookies and technologies in detail
| Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vgc_admin_session | Video Game Central | Strictly necessary | Keeps an administrator signed in to the admin area | About 8 hours |
| vgc-cookie-consent | Video Game Central (local storage) | Strictly necessary | Remembers your cookie choices on this device | Until cleared |
| vgc-favorites | Video Game Central (local storage) | Strictly necessary | Remembers the games, reviews, and articles you save on this device | Until cleared |
| theme | Video Game Central (local storage) | Strictly necessary | Remembers your light or dark mode choice on this device | Until cleared |
| __cf_bm, cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Strictly necessary | Bot management, security, and abuse prevention | Up to about 30 minutes / per challenge |
| _ga, _ga_*, _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguish visitors and measure traffic | _ga up to 2 years; _gid about 24 hours |
| __gads, IDE, and similar | Google AdSense | Advertising | Serve, cap, and measure ads | Up to about 13 months |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC | YouTube (Google) | Advertising / functional | Set only if you play an embedded video; remember playback preferences | Session to about 6 months |
Analytics and advertising cookies are set only while the matching category is enabled for you (by your choice, or by the regional default described above) and only when the corresponding service is configured. Cloudflare's security cookies are part of protecting the site and fall under strictly necessary.
Managing your choices
You can change your consent at any time:
- Use the button below or the "Cookie preferences" link in the footer to reopen the preferences panel.
- Accept all, reject non-essential, or toggle analytics and advertising individually.
- Clear cookies and site data in your browser settings to reset everything.
Questions
Contact support@tpsworldwidellc.net with any cookie or privacy question.