Cookie Policy

How DriftClutch uses cookies and similar technologies on driftclutch.xyz.

Last updated: 26 May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how DriftClutch ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit driftclutch.xyz. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Similar technologies include web beacons (also known as pixel tags), local storage and session storage. This policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as "cookies".

2. How We Use Cookies

DriftClutch uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core functionality such as remembering your cookie consent preference. Without these cookies, certain features of the site cannot be provided. These cookies do not require your consent.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
dc_cookies_accepted Stores your cookie consent preference 1 year

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with driftclutch.xyz by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the performance and content of our website. We use this data in aggregate form only.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_dc_session Tracks anonymous session data for analytics Session
_dc_visitor Distinguishes new vs returning visitors 2 years

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred content filters on the Reviews page) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
dc_prefs Stores user interface preferences (e.g., genre filter) 6 months

3. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use the browser's localStorage API to store your cookie consent preference (dc_cookies_accepted). This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

4. Third-Party Cookies

At present, driftclutch.xyz does not embed third-party advertising or social media widgets that set their own cookies. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly. Any embedded content (such as video players from game publishers) may set their own cookies, subject to their respective privacy policies.

5. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit driftclutch.xyz, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time using the following methods:

5.1 Cookie Banner

You can reset your cookie preferences by clearing your browser's local storage for driftclutch.xyz. The consent banner will reappear on your next visit.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of driftclutch.xyz and other websites you visit. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit the help section of your browser:

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. DriftClutch respects DNT signals. When a DNT signal is detected, we limit our data collection to strictly necessary cookies only.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

For more information about your privacy rights, please also read our Privacy Policy.