Last updated: July 2025 · Effective: July 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies BEDMAS (playbedmas.com) uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
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 remember your preferences, and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
We also use similar technologies including localStorage and sessionStorage — browser storage mechanisms that work similarly to cookies but are stored locally on your device and are never transmitted to a server automatically.
| Name / Key | Type | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
bedmas_token |
Essential | Stores your authentication token to keep you logged in between sessions. Without this, you would need to sign in on every visit. | Until sign-out or token expiry (~30 days) |
bedmas_user |
Essential | Stores your basic profile information (username, avatar initials) in localStorage so your name displays correctly in the sidebar without an extra server request. | Until sign-out |
bedmas_theme |
Functional | Remembers whether you have chosen the light or dark colour theme. Without this, the site reverts to the default theme on every visit. | Persistent (no expiry) |
bedmas_player_name |
Functional | Stores the guest display name assigned for the current browser session so it remains consistent across page loads without requiring sign-in. | Session only (cleared when browser tab closes) |
bedmas_cookie_consent |
Essential | Records your cookie consent choice (accepted or declined) so the banner does not appear on every page load. | Persistent (no expiry) |
Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*) |
Analytics | Set by Google Analytics (GA4). Used to distinguish unique users, track session activity, and measure aggregate usage patterns such as most-visited pages and average session length. No personally identifiable information is included. Only activated after you accept cookies. | 2 years (_ga) / 2 years (_ga_*) |
Google AdSense (__gads, __gpi) |
Analytics | Set by Google AdSense to serve and measure advertisements. Used to limit how often you see the same ad and to measure ad effectiveness. Only activated after you accept cookies. | 13 months |
🔒 Essential cookies are always active — they are strictly necessary for the game to function (authentication, theme, session identity). Analytics and advertising cookies are only set after you click Accept All on the consent banner.
Some cookies on BEDMAS are set by third-party services we use:
You have several options for managing cookies:
bedmas_cookie_consent key in localStorage.Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent core features from working — you will not be able to stay signed in or retain your theme preference.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of BEDMAS after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at hello@bedmas.com.