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This Cookie Policy explains how the current IconicQuest website, operated under the IconicBound name, uses cookies and similar browser technologies on the site, in related access flows, and through third-party embeds or linked services.
Quick Note
Where required, non-essential cookies are only placed after you provide consent. You can update those preferences later through your browser settings or site controls.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential/Necessary Cookies | These cookies or similar storage items are necessary for the website to function properly. They support basic features such as page navigation, security, and access-related flows. | Session/Persistent |
| Preference Cookies | These cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region you are in. | Persistent |
| Analytics Cookies | These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the website's performance and user experience. | Persistent |
| Embedded Media / Third-Party Cookies | These cookies may be set by third-party embeds or services such as video players, community widgets, or linked support platforms when you interact with them. | Persistent |
3. Specific Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
- Session Cookies: For maintaining your session while browsing our website
- Authentication or session storage: To recognize access-related state or account-linked flows when relevant
- Security Cookies: To support security features and detect malicious activity
3.2 Analytics Cookies
- Usage measurement tools: We may use analytics tools to understand how people find and use the site, improve page performance, and make better product decisions
- Operational metrics: We may collect basic aggregated metrics around signups, page visits, and access flows
3.3 Embedded Media and External Services
- YouTube embeds: Embedded videos may set or request cookies according to YouTube's policies, especially after interaction
- Discord and other external platforms: Linked or embedded third-party services may use their own cookies or browser storage
- Patreon and Ko-fi: If you follow support links or use their widgets, those platforms may set cookies or similar technologies under their own policies
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may include analytics providers, video platforms, community services, and support platforms. Third-party cookies are governed by the respective third parties' privacy policies, and not by this Cookie Policy.
We recommend reviewing these providers' own policies to understand how they process your data. We do not control these cookies and cannot access them.
5. Cookie Management
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You can:
- Delete all cookies from your browser
- Block all cookies from being set
- Block specific cookies from being set
- Allow only certain cookies to be set
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website, as some features may not function properly.
5.1 Browser-Specific Instructions
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
EU & EEA Users: Where required, non-essential cookies are only placed on your device after you have provided explicit consent.
6. Your Consent
If we enable non-essential cookies that require consent, we will provide a banner or similar control that allows you to accept, reject, or manage them. You can also change cookie behavior through your browser settings.
7. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, use the contact form.
For more details on how we handle personal data collected through cookies, see our Privacy Policy.