Cookie Policy

Effective date: 15 September 2025

1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Sylke Technologies, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company (“Sylke Technologies,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), uses cookies and similar technologies in connection with the ROK Battles website www.rokbattles.com (the “Website”) and related services.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By continuing to use the Website after seeing a cookie banner or notice, you consent to the use of cookies as described here, unless you disable them using the methods outlined below.

2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to enable websites to function efficiently, to remember user preferences, and to provide insights into how websites are used.

Types of cookies include:

  • First-party cookies: Set directly by the website you are visiting.
  • Third-party cookies: Set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, often used for integrations or security.
  • Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
    • Purpose: Essential for the operation of the Website, including page navigation, load balancing, security, and access to secure areas.
    • Legal Basis: Contractual necessity.
    • Example: Session authentication tokens; Cloudflare security cookies.
  2. Functional Cookies
    • Purpose: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering preferences.
    • Legal Basis: Legitimate interests or consent, depending on jurisdiction.
    • Example: Preference cookies for language or theme settings.
  3. Analytics Cookies
    • Purpose: Collect information about how visitors use the Website to help us improve performance and usability.
    • Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (where allowed) or consent.
    • Example: Privacy-friendly analytics tools that collect aggregated, non-identifiable data.
  4. Third-Party Cookies
    • Purpose: Set when the Website integrates with services such as Discord (authentication), Stripe (payments), Cloudflare (security and content delivery), and OVHcloud (hosting infrastructure).
    • Legal Basis: Consent where required by law.

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising, behavioral profiling, or “selling” data under the CCPA/CPRA.

4. Legal Basis for Cookies (GDPR/UK GDPR)

  • Strictly necessary cookies may be placed without consent, as they are essential for the Website to function.
  • All other cookies require your consent, which we obtain through a cookie banner or consent management tool.
  • You may withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings provided on the Website.

5. Your Choices & Control
You can control cookies in several ways:

  • Cookie Banner/Settings: Accept or reject categories of cookies via our consent tool.
  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow blocking or deleting cookies.
  • Third-Party Tools: Some opt-out mechanisms exist (e.g., NAI, DAA), though ROK Battles does not use advertising cookies.

Disabling cookies may impair certain features, including authentication and personalization.

6. Third-Party Cookies & Services
Some cookies are set by third parties that support the Website, including:

  • Discord – account authentication.
  • Stripe – payment processing.
  • GitHub – project hosting (open-source repository).
  • Cloudflare – performance optimization, security, and DDoS protection.
  • OVHcloud – hosting and infrastructure.

These providers act as independent data controllers for their cookies. Their privacy policies govern how they use your data.

7. Cookies Under U.S. Laws (CCPA/CPRA)
For California residents:

  • We do not “sell” or “share” personal information.
  • Some third-party cookies may qualify as “sharing” under California law, but because ROK Battles does not use advertising cookies, no sale or sharing occurs.
  • You may exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Data Retention for Cookies

  • Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are manually deleted.
  • Analytics data is generally retained in aggregated, non-identifiable form.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technologies. Updates will appear on this page with a revised “last updated” date. If changes are material, we will notify you via a prominent notice on the Website or, where legally required, request renewed consent.

10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, contact us at:

Sylke Technologies, LLC
Email: [email protected]