Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy for L2TopZone
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how L2TopZone ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://l2topzone.com.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track your activity, and provide a better user experience.
Types of Cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
- First-Party Cookies: Set by L2TopZone directly
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (e.g., payment processors, analytics)
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Functionality
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:
- Session Management: Keep you logged in while browsing
- Security: Protect against CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) attacks
- Authentication: Verify your identity and account access
- Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across servers efficiently
Legal Basis: Necessary for contract performance (Terms of Service)
Can be disabled: No - the website will not function without these
2.2 Preferences and Settings
These cookies remember your choices:
- Dark Mode: Your selected theme (light/dark)
- Language Preference: Selected language for the interface
- Cookie Consent: Whether you've accepted our cookie banner
- Notification Preferences: Web/email notification settings
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in providing personalized experience
Can be disabled: Yes - but you'll need to reset preferences each visit
2.3 Performance and Analytics
These cookies help us understand how users interact with L2TopZone:
- Page Views: Which pages are most popular
- User Journeys: How users navigate through the site
- Error Tracking: Identify technical issues and bugs
- Performance Metrics: Load times and response speeds
Technologies Used:
- Laravel built-in analytics
- Server-side logging (anonymized)
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in improving our services
Can be disabled: Yes - through browser settings
2.4 Advertising and Marketing
These cookies track ad performance and user engagement:
- Click Tracking: Measure clicks on server ads and banners
- Conversion Tracking: Track which ads lead to votes or sign-ups
- Ad Frequency: Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly
- Campaign Performance: Measure effectiveness of promotions
Legal Basis: Consent (for non-essential marketing)
Can be disabled: Yes - see Section 6 below
2.5 Security and Fraud Prevention
These cookies help protect your account and prevent abuse:
- Vote Cooldown: Enforce 12-hour voting limit per server
- Login Attempts: Detect and block brute force attacks
- Device Fingerprinting: Identify suspicious login patterns
- Bot Detection: Prevent automated abuse
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in security and fraud prevention
Can be disabled: No - essential for platform integrity
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
laravel_session |
Session management | 2 hours | Session |
XSRF-TOKEN |
CSRF protection | 2 hours | Session |
remember_web_* |
Remember login | 5 years | Persistent |
_token |
Form security | Session | Session |
3.2 Functional Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
dark_mode |
Theme preference | 1 year | Persistent |
locale |
Language setting | 1 year | Persistent |
cookie_consent |
Cookie banner acceptance | 1 year | Persistent |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
_analytics |
Usage tracking | 2 years | Persistent |
page_views |
Page view counter | Session | Session |
3.4 Advertising Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
ad_clicks |
Click tracking | 30 days | Persistent |
vote_cooldown_* |
Vote timing | 12 hours | Persistent |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
4.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)
- Purpose: Secure payment processing for TZC purchases
- Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
- Cookies:
__stripe_mid,__stripe_sid - Opt-out: Not possible (required for payments)
4.2 Cloudflare (CDN and Security)
- Purpose: Content delivery and DDoS protection
- Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
- Cookies:
__cfduid,cf_clearance - Opt-out: Not possible (required for site access)
4.3 Pusher (Real-Time Notifications)
- Purpose: Live notifications and messaging
- Privacy Policy: https://pusher.com/legal/privacy
- Cookies:
pusher_* - Opt-out: Yes - disable web notifications in settings
4.4 Social Login Providers
When you use social login, these providers may set cookies:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
- Google: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
- Discord: https://discord.com/privacy
- Microsoft: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/privacy
5. Local Storage and Other Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use:
5.1 Local Storage
- Purpose: Store larger amounts of data locally (e.g., cached server lists)
- Expiration: Does not expire automatically
- Can be cleared: Yes - through browser settings
5.2 Session Storage
- Purpose: Temporary storage during your browsing session
- Expiration: When you close the browser tab
- Can be cleared: Yes - through browser settings
5.3 IndexedDB
- Purpose: Client-side database for offline functionality
- Expiration: Does not expire automatically
- Can be cleared: Yes - through browser settings
6. How to Control Cookies
You have several options to manage cookies:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Get notified when cookies are set
Browser Cookie Settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies and Site Data
6.2 L2TopZone Cookie Preferences
You can manage non-essential cookies in your account settings:
- Log in to your L2TopZone account
- Go to Account Settings > Privacy
- Toggle cookie categories on/off
- Save your preferences
6.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
- Your Online Choices (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info/
6.4 Do Not Track (DNT)
We respect the "Do Not Track" browser setting for analytics cookies (but not essential cookies).
7. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:
| Cookie Type | Impact if Disabled |
|---|---|
| Essential | Cannot log in, submit forms, or use core features |
| Functional | Settings reset each visit, less personalized experience |
| Analytics | No impact on functionality |
| Advertising | Still see ads, but less relevant to your interests |
8. Cookies for Minors
L2TopZone is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect cookies or data from children.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: privacy@l2topzone.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@l2topzone.com
Website: https://l2topzone.com/cookies
Quick Summary
✅ We use cookies to:
- Keep you logged in securely
- Remember your preferences (dark mode, language)
- Track votes to prevent abuse
- Analyze site performance
- Measure ad effectiveness
❌ We do NOT:
- Sell your cookie data
- Track you across other websites
- Use cookies for intrusive profiling
- Share data with advertisers without consent
🔒 Your Control:
- Manage preferences in account settings
- Disable non-essential cookies anytime
- Clear cookies through browser settings
- Request data deletion at any time
Thank you for trusting L2TopZone with your data!