Privacy
This notice explains the limited set of cookies, similar technologies, and technical request data we use to operate and secure this website. We use strictly necessary cookies only and collect only the information needed to deliver, secure, and monitor the performance of the site. We do not use advertising, profiling, or cross-site tracking cookies, and we do not sell or share personal information for those purposes.
Strictly necessary cookies are required for the site to function and to keep it secure. They support core actions such as page delivery, load balancing, session continuity, and protection against automated abuse. Because these cookies are essential to providing a service you have requested, they are set without a consent banner. Disabling them in your browser may prevent parts of the site from working.
We use Cloudflare to protect this site against bots, denial-of-service attacks, and other malicious traffic. When a request looks unusual, Cloudflare may present a brief security challenge (for example, a checkbox or an automated verification) before granting access. Passing a challenge sets a cookie so you are not repeatedly re-checked during your visit.
To deliver and secure the site, we and our service/hosting providers including Cloudflare necessarily collect and log technical information about each request, including your IP address, browser and device characteristics (user agent), the pages and resources you visit, referring URLs, timestamps, and similar information. This data is used to operate the site, diagnose problems, prevent abuse, and maintain security. It is retained only as long as needed for those purposes and is not used to build advertising or marketing profiles.
We use Cloudflare's standard analytics and HTTP request logging. These produce aggregate traffic and performance statistics — such as request volumes, response times, country of origin, and threats blocked — derived from the request data described above. We use them to understand site usage and performance and to keep the site secure.
| Cookie | Purpose | Typical lifespan |
|---|---|---|
cf_clearance |
Records that a Cloudflare security challenge was passed, so it isn't repeated. | Up to 1 year |
__cf_bm |
Cloudflare bot management — distinguishes humans from automated traffic. | ~30 minutes |
_cfuvid |
Supports Cloudflare rate limiting; not used for tracking. | Session |
__cflb |
Cloudflare load balancing — routes you to a consistent server. | Session / short |
Session Cookie |
Maintains your authenticated session while you browse. | Session |
Cloudflare lifespans and cookie names are set by Cloudflare and may change; current details are published in Cloudflare's documentation.
The cookies and request data described here are limited to what is necessary to deliver, secure, and monitor a service you have asked for. We collect only what the site needs to function and stay secure, and we keep it only as long as those purposes require. Where privacy law gives you choices about your information, this notice describes what we collect and why so you can exercise them.
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Because the cookies described here are strictly necessary, blocking them may cause security challenges to repeat or prevent you from signing in or completing a purchase.
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of personal information we hold. To make a request or ask about this notice, contact:
StormTide Digital Studios Inc.
privacy@stormtide.ca