How OrbitArena uses cookies and similar technologies on orbitarena.pro.
Last updated: 13 May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how OrbitArena Pty Ltd ("OrbitArena", "we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit orbitarena.pro. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They can also be "first-party cookies" (set by orbitarena.pro) or "third-party cookies" (set by third-party services we use).
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
The following table describes the categories of cookies used on orbitarena.pro:
| Category | Purpose | Duration | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies. | Session | Yes |
| Preferences | Remember your choices and settings, such as your cookie consent decision, so you don't have to re-enter them on future visits. | 1 year | No |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's structure and content. | Up to 2 years | No |
| Functional | Enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering which tab you last viewed on the Tournaments page. | Session | No |
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Preferences (localStorage) | Stores your cookie consent decision (accepted or declined) so the banner is not shown on every visit. | Persistent (localStorage) |
| _ga | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and track website usage patterns in an anonymised manner. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state. | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users on a 24-hour basis. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
In addition to cookies, we use the browser's localStorage API to store your cookie consent preference. This is a client-side storage mechanism that persists until you clear your browser data. It is not transmitted to our servers and is used solely to remember your consent decision.
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies on your device. These include:
We do not use advertising or marketing cookies on orbitarena.pro. We do not serve targeted advertisements.
When you first visit orbitarena.pro, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for how websites should respond to such signals. We will update this policy if a standard is established.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
This Cookie Policy applies to the website orbitarena.pro and all associated subdomains operated by OrbitArena Pty Ltd (ABN 47 123 456 789). It is governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.