Cookie Policy

At Hearts, we use cookies to make your experience better, smoother, and more personal each time you visit. Cookies help the site remember your preferences, support gameplay, and keep everything running smoothly. They also assist with analyzing site performance and showing you ads that matter.

This policy explains the concept of cookies and the ways we use them. It also describes the options users have when it comes to managing them. While some cookies are vital for the website to function, others enhance your experience by learning what works best for you.

If you continue to use the site, it means you agree to the cookie practices explained here. If you’d rather limit or change how cookies are used, we’ll explain how to do that. Note that disabling some cookies may affect how well the website works or how enjoyable your session is.

We respect your choices, and that includes giving you the power to control what data gets stored. The goal is always a fair balance between personalization and privacy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are saved to your device when you visit a certain website. They don’t take up much space, but they play a big role. Cookies contain information about your device and help sites remember the actions you have performed.

For example, they might remember if you’re logged in, what settings you picked, or which levels you played last. These bits of information help the site load faster, feel more personalized, and work more reliably.

Cookies are not harmful software. They don’t install programs, and they won’t gather private details like passwords or banking info. Instead, they’re used to make your experience smoother, smarter, and faster.

There are different types of cookies. Some help the website run, while others are there to collect statistics or support features like remembering your chosen theme. Without cookies, you’d have to start fresh each time you visit.

How We Use Cookies

Hearts uses cookies in several different ways to ensure users get the best experience possible. Some help keep the website running smoothly. Others collect information about how people use the site so we can make improvements. Some remember your preferences, so you don’t have to reselect them each visit. We’ve grouped these cookies into categories to make it easy to understand. Each group serves a unique purpose and plays a specific role in your user experience.

Below, we’ll break down the main types we use: essential cookies, performance and analytics cookies, and functionality cookies. Some of these are turned on by default, while others you can choose to disable if you’d like.

We don’t use cookies to spy on you, track sensitive data, or do anything illegal. Everything collected is either anonymous or only used to improve your time on the site. Nothing goes beyond what’s needed to make your visit great. You always have a say in which cookies are allowed. Whether you want a fully personalized experience or a stripped-down version, that’s your decision.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are the backbone of the website. They’re non-negotiable. Without them, Hearts wouldn’t function correctly. These cookies make sure you can log in securely, move between pages smoothly, and access the features. They don’t collect any marketing data or personal browsing habits. Their job is purely functional. If you tried to disable these, the site might break or not display properly.

Think of them as the minimum requirement to run the game. They’re responsible for remembering who you are during a session, keeping gameplay stable, and protecting your connection from security risks. They help with things like loading your player profile, keeping track of scores, and making sure you stay logged in when moving around the site.

You can’t opt out of essential cookies through our settings because we need them to operate the site. However, you can block them using your browser, though it may stop the site from working altogether. We use these cookies solely to make Hearts functional and safe.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance and analytics cookies help us understand how you use the site. They collect data like which pages you visit, how long you stay, and if any errors occur. This information is anonymous and helps us find ways to make the site better. These cookies help us learn what games are most popular, what areas load slowly, and where users might be getting stuck. That means we can fix problems faster and build features people want.

These cookies don’t record personal details like your name or location. Instead, they track general patterns and usage behavior. We also use analytics to measure how changes to the website perform. If we add a new button, we want to know if people find it useful. These cookies help answer that.

You can choose to disable these in your settings if you’d rather not share usage data. Keep in mind, though, that doing so might lead to a less optimized experience. The insights we get from performance cookies help us create a better, smoother Hearts experience for everyone.

Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies are what make the site feel personal. They remember things like your language, game settings, or volume preferences. So, next time you visit Hearts, you won’t have to reset everything from scratch. These cookies are not essential, but they make a big difference in user experience. They help the site adapt to your choices and keep it from feeling generic or repetitive.

For example, if you mute the sound once, these cookies remember that, so you don’t need to do it again. If you always pick dark mode, it stays that way until you change it. Disabling these cookies won’t break the site, but you might notice small inconveniences. You’ll have to re-select settings or deal with popups that you previously dismissed.

They don’t track your activity for marketing or ads. Their only goal is to make your visits easier and more consistent. You’re free to block or delete them, but if convenience matters to you, it’s best to leave them on.

Managing Your Cookies

Web browsers typically let you view, block, or delete cookies. Managing cookies is easy if you know where to look.

In Chrome, go to “Settings,” then “Privacy and Security,” and you’ll find cookie controls. Firefox users can check the “Cookies and Site Data” section under “Privacy & Security.” Safari users can find cookie settings under “Preferences,” and Edge users can adjust tracking settings in the “Privacy, Search, and Services” tab.

Each browser has its own method, but all of them let you limit how cookies are used or remove them entirely. You can also choose to block third-party cookies while still allowing essential ones.

Be aware, though, disabling some cookies might impact your experience on Hearts. You could lose saved preferences, be logged out often, or encounter bugs that cookies normally prevent. If you’re unsure what each setting does, we recommend checking your browser’s support page. They provide step-by-step instructions to help you manage everything safely and correctly.

Third-Party Cookies

Hearts may use third-party cookies provided by trusted partners to support ads, track campaign success, or analyze traffic patterns. These cookies come from services we integrate with, like Google Analytics or ad networks. We don’t control these cookies directly, and they operate under their own privacy policies. That means they might follow your activity across different websites, not just here on Hearts.

Third-party cookies help us show you relevant ads. These cookies might also collect data to help advertisers understand how many users clicked on their content or bought something afterwards.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of our partners if you want more info or if you'd like to opt out. Many third-party providers let you manage what they track through their websites. While we choose our partners carefully, we recommend staying informed. You have the right to know who collects your data and for what reason.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to change this Cookie Policy to reflect new features, legal updates, or better privacy practices. When that happens, we’ll update this page so you always have the latest version. We won’t send out alerts for every change, but we’ll make sure it’s clear when the policy was last updated. If you continue to use the Hearts website after changes are posted, that means you accept the revised policy.

We suggest checking this page regularly, especially if you have concerns about how your data is used. If major updates happen, like adding new cookie categories or integrating a new analytics tool, we’ll highlight those changes up top, so they’re easy to spot.

Our goal is to keep things simple, fair, and user-focused. This policy grows with the site, just like your experience does. You can always reach out if you have questions or need help understanding any part of this policy. Thanks for being part of the Hearts community.