Hero Cookie Policy

Understanding Our Use of Cookies & Similar Technologies

Last Updated: July 18, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function properly and provide you with a better experience.

They remember your preferences and help us improve our services.

1. How Play Now Hero Uses Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your gaming experience and provide essential functionality:

Gaming Experience

Remember your game preferences, settings, and progress to provide a personalized experience.

Security & Safety

Maintain security, verify age requirements, and protect against fraud and abuse.

Analytics & Improvement

Understand how you use our platform to make improvements and fix issues.

Technical Functionality

Enable essential website functions like navigation, search, and user interface preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

  • Age verification status
  • Session management
  • Security protection
  • Basic website functionality

These cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to work.

Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

  • Page views and user journey
  • Popular games and features
  • Performance and error tracking
  • General usage statistics

✅ These can be disabled through your cookie preferences.

Preference Cookies

These remember your choices to provide a personalized experience.

  • Game category preferences
  • Search and filter settings
  • Display preferences
  • Language and region settings

✅ These can be disabled, but may affect your experience.

Gaming Cookies

These enhance your gaming experience and functionality.

  • Game progress and settings
  • Recently played games
  • Gaming session data
  • Performance optimization

✅ These can be disabled but may limit gaming features.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Third-Party Services

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages.

We may use third-party services for:

  • Game Providers: External game content may set cookies for functionality
  • Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics and performance monitoring
  • Security: Protection against fraud and malicious activity
  • CDN Services: Fast content delivery and performance optimization

Important: We have no control over third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of third-party services for more information.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for controlling cookies:

Cookie Banner Controls

Use our cookie banner to accept or decline non-essential cookies when you first visit our site.

🌐 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

Clear Existing Cookies

You can delete cookies already stored on your device:

  • Clear all cookies from your browser settings
  • Use incognito/private browsing mode
  • Clear specific site data for Play Now Hero
  • Use browser developer tools for advanced management

5. Cookie Lifespan

Different cookies have different lifespans:

Session Cookies

Deleted when you close your browser

Short-term

Expire after a few days or weeks

Long-term

May last up to 1-2 years

Renewable

Extended each time you visit

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

What Happens If You Disable Cookies?

If you disable essential cookies:

  • The website may not function properly
  • Age verification may not work
  • You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
  • Security features may be compromised

If you disable non-essential cookies:

  • Your preferences won't be remembered
  • We can't improve the site based on usage data
  • You may see repeated messages or prompts
  • Personalization features may not work

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time:

  • Changes will be reflected with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Significant changes will be communicated through our cookie banner
  • We recommend reviewing this policy periodically
  • Continued use implies acceptance of cookie policy changes

8. More Information

For more information about our data practices:

Your Choice, Your Control

We believe in giving you control over your cookie preferences while maintaining the functionality you expect.

Questions about cookies? We're here to help!

Hero Gaming Rules

Age Check: Must be 21+ to play these games for fun only

Free Games: All games are 100% free, no payments needed

No Real Money: This is not real money gaming, just for fun

Entertainment: Games are for entertainment and social fun only

Play Safe: Take breaks, set limits, keep gaming fun and healthy

21+ only - Entertainment purposes only