Cookie Policy

Setting the scene

At lonestar-models.com we like to keep things completely transparent — especially when it comes to the technical stuff running behind the scenes of our gaming portal. This Cookie Policy explains exactly what cookies are, how we use them and how you can manage them.

Before you dive into our reviews and guides we highly recommend having a quick read so you know what’s happening under the hood. For the full picture on how we handle your personal data make sure to check out our Privacy Policy as well.

How we use these little text files

When you browse the site we place small text files called cookies onto your device. Honestly they just help us make your browsing experience a lot smoother, remember your preferred settings and keep the website running without a hitch. While these files don’t hold sensitive personal details, some of the basic info they gather might link up with the data mentioned in our Privacy Policy.

What actually are cookies?

Think of cookies as tiny digital memory banks. They sit on your phone or computer and remember things like your language choices or how you like the site displayed. We also use similar bits of modern tech like local storage, but to keep things simple we just refer to all of them as “cookies” in this document.

Here are the main types you’ll encounter:

Session Cookies: These only last while you’re actively browsing. The moment you close your browser they vanish.
Persistent Cookies: These stick around on your device for a set amount of time or until you manually clear them out.
First-Party Cookies: These are placed directly by us at lonestar-models.com to keep the site functioning.
Third-Party Cookies: These are set by our trusted external partners (like analytics or technical service providers).

Why we need them on the site

We only use cookies when there’s a good reason for it. Here is exactly what they do:

The Essentials: Strictly necessary stuff. Without these you wouldn’t be able to navigate the site securely or load our content properly. They keep the technical gears turning.
Preferences & Functionality: These remember your specific choices (like your display preferences) so you don’t have to adjust your settings every single time you load up a new review.
Analytics: We use these to gather completely anonymised data on how visitors interact with our guides. It helps us figure out what’s working, which articles are popular and where we need to improve the platform.
Marketing & Partners: Occasionally we or our partners might use cookies to show you relevant updates or promotions based on the gaming platforms you’ve shown interest in.

Taking control of your setup

You are completely in charge of your own device. If you want to tweak, manage or block cookies you can do it easily:

Browser Settings: Whether you’re using Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Edge you can dive into your browser’s privacy settings to clear out cookies or block them entirely. Just keep in mind that turning off the Essential ones might make the site run a bit clunky or stop some pages from loading.
Third-Party Opt-Outs: For external tools like Google Analytics you can usually manage your preferences or opt-out entirely directly through their specific online settings.

Updates to this policy

From time to time we might need to update this Cookie Policy to keep up with new tech or changes to UK data laws.

Major changes: If we introduce something completely new that heavily affects how we process your data we’ll always ask for your consent first.
Minor tweaks: For small typos, layout fixes or minor technical updates that don’t impact your rights we’ll just update the text right here.