Legal Documentation

Cookie Policy

This policy explains how and why cookies and similar technologies are used when you access or use our Services.

Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Introduction

The Banished Inc. ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, applications, and digital platforms (collectively, the "Services").

This Cookie Policy explains how and why cookies and similar technologies are used when you access or use our Services. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies and similar technologies are small data files or tools that websites and applications use to store or collect information about your device and interactions with online services. These technologies may include cookies, pixels (also known as beacons or tags), local storage technologies, and software development kits (SDKs). For simplicity, we refer to all of these technologies collectively as “cookies.”

Some cookies are set directly by The Banished Inc. (first-party cookies). Others are set by third-party service providers that support analytics, advertising, security, or other operational services (third-party cookies).

Cookies typically store identifiers and other information that allow websites to recognize your device, remember preferences, enable secure authentication, measure usage, and improve the performance of digital services.

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods of time. Session cookies exist only while your browser session is active and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, typically ranging from 30 days up to 24 months, unless you delete them manually. They allow websites or service providers to recognize your device when you return.

Certain technologies such as pixels may collect information about interactions with website pages or emails. Local storage technologies may store information on your browser or device to enable features, remember preferences, and improve performance. SDKs may collect information about device characteristics and interactions with digital services.

How We Use Cookies

The Banished Inc. uses cookies and similar technologies to support the security, stability, and functionality of our digital services. These technologies help maintain secure user sessions, authenticate access to accounts and dashboards, and support subscriptions and purchases.

They also help detect security incidents, prevent fraud, and protect the integrity of our services. We use these tools to analyze website traffic and service performance, improve platform functionality, remember user preferences, and deliver relevant content or communications.

The Banished Inc. does not use or disclose sensitive personal information (such as precise geolocation or account credentials) except as necessary to provide our Services or as otherwise permitted by California law.

You may manage cookie preferences or opt out of non-essential tracking through your browser or available privacy controls.

Categories of Cookies We Use

The Banished Inc. classifies tracking technologies based on their specific technical function and the necessity of the data they process.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These technologies are essential for the operation of our websites and digital platforms. They support core functions such as maintaining secure user sessions, authenticating account access, and processing subscriptions and purchases. They also help detect security incidents and prevent fraudulent activity. Because our services cannot operate securely without these technologies, they are enabled by default and cannot be disabled through our cookie preference tools.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

We use these technologies to understand how users interact with our websites and how our digital services perform. These tools collect information about website traffic, usage metrics, and system performance. This data helps us improve functionality, optimize usability, and identify technical issues. Analytics technologies operate according to your privacy preferences and applicable law.

Functional and Preference Cookies

We use cookies to remember user preferences and configuration settings. These technologies maintain a consistent experience across sessions by preserving settings such as language selection, dashboard configuration, and other customized features. These cookies improve the usability of our platforms but are not required for the core operation of our services.

Targeted Marketing and Engagement

We may use pixels and similar technologies to deliver relevant content and marketing communications where permitted by applicable law and subject to user privacy preferences. These tools help us measure the effectiveness of our communications and understand user interests. California residents have the right to opt out of non-essential tracking through available preference controls.

Third-Party Services and Cookies

Some cookies and similar technologies used on our websites and digital platforms may be placed by third-party service providers that help us operate and improve our services. These third parties may include providers of:

  • analytics and performance monitoring services
  • cloud infrastructure and hosting
  • payment processing and subscription management
  • security and fraud prevention tools
  • marketing, advertising, and communication platforms

These service providers may collect certain information about your interaction with our websites, such as pages visited, device information, browser type, and usage data. The information collected through third-party cookies may be processed in accordance with the respective privacy policies of those third parties. We do not control how these third parties use the information collected through their technologies.

Your Rights Under California Privacy Law

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding personal information collected about you. These rights include:

  • the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or share
  • the right to request access to the personal information we maintain about you
  • the right to request deletion of personal information collected from you
  • the right to correct inaccurate personal information
  • the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
  • the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
  • the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

You may exercise these rights by submitting a request using the contact information provided below. We may verify your identity before processing certain requests as required by applicable law.

You can also opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information, including through tracking technologies. Use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on our website or enable the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal in your browser.

Managing Cookies

You may control or manage cookies and similar technologies through your browser or device settings. Most web browsers allow you to delete stored cookies, block or restrict cookies, and receive notifications when cookies are placed on your device.

Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality on our websites and digital services. In particular, some features such as secure login, access to user accounts, subscription management, or other interactive functions may not operate properly.

You can typically find information about how to manage cookies in the help section of your browser or device settings.

Users may also manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or privacy preference center, where available.

Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals that indicate a user’s preference not to be tracked across websites or online services.

Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, our websites and digital services do not automatically respond to Do Not Track requests.

However, we recognize and support the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a valid method for exercising opt out preferences under California privacy law.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make updates, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.

The updated version will be posted on this page. We encourage users to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, you may contact us at:


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Cookie Policy Support

Questions about cookies, consent, tracking, or analytics

Send us a question about cookies or privacy controls.

Message will be sent to: legal@the-banished.com

We will respond to privacy inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.