Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 7 June 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Ricardo’s Gaming (ricardosgaming.com) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit this website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to the website owner. Cookies do not contain viruses or malicious code and cannot access other information on your device.

Who We Are

This website is operated by Ricardo’s Gaming, a UK-based gaming content and guides site. For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us via the contact page.

Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and comment functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies and they cannot be disabled.

  • WordPress session cookies — used to manage your session and ensure pages load correctly.
  • Cookie consent cookies — used to remember your cookie preferences so you are not asked repeatedly.
  • Comment cookies — if you leave a comment, a cookie saves your name and email for convenience on future visits.

2. Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are visited most, how long people stay, and where they come from. This helps us improve the quality and relevance of our content.

  • Google Analytics — we use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about site usage. It sets cookies including _ga, _gid, and _gat that track visits, page views, and referral sources. Data is processed by Google and subject to Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3. Advertising and Affiliate Cookies

This site may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks, and may include affiliate links to products and services. These may use cookies to serve ads relevant to your interests or to track referral purchases.

  • Google AdSense — if advertising is displayed on this site, Google may set cookies to deliver personalised ads. Manage your preferences at adssettings.google.com.
  • Affiliate tracking cookies — affiliate links (for example to Amazon or game retailers) may set cookies managed by those affiliate programmes. Ricardo’s Gaming may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

4. Embedded Content Cookies

Pages on this site may include embedded content from third-party services. When you interact with this content, those services may set their own cookies.

How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Browser settings — most web browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Visit your browser’s help section for instructions. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
  • Google Analytics opt-out — install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Ad personalisation — manage your preferences at adssettings.google.com or via Your Online Choices (UK/EU users).

Your Rights (UK and EU Users)

If you are located in the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, you have rights under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR regarding your personal data, including data collected via cookies. You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal data held about you. To exercise your rights, please use the contact page.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated. Continued use of this site after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.