Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy for tidesoffortune.wiki — types of cookies used, purposes, third-party cookies, and how to manage cookie preferences on this ARK fan wiki.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help sites remember preferences, maintain functionality, and understand how visitors use the site. This Cookie Policy explains how tidesoffortune.wiki uses cookies and similar technologies.
We use cookies minimally. As a static informational wiki without user accounts or login systems, our cookie needs are limited to essential functionality, optional analytics, and third-party embed cookies from services like YouTube.
This policy supplements our Privacy Policy and was last updated in July 2026.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for basic Site functionality. They may store your language preference (English, German, French, etc.) so the Site displays in your chosen language on return visits. These cookies do not track you across other websites.
Without essential cookies, you may need to re-select your language preference on each visit. These cookies typically expire after 30-365 days depending on the specific preference stored.
Essential cookies do not require consent under most privacy regulations because they are strictly necessary for the service you request.
Analytics Cookies
If enabled, analytics cookies help us understand aggregate visitor patterns: which pages are most popular, how visitors navigate the Site, and whether guides effectively answer common questions. This data is anonymized and not linked to individual identities.
Analytics information guides our content priorities — which guides to expand, which pages need updates after game patches, and which topics visitors seek most. We use this data to improve the wiki, not to profile individual users.
Where required by law, analytics cookies are only set after you provide consent through a cookie banner or preference manager.
Third-Party Cookies
YouTube video embeds on select guide pages may set cookies managed by Google. These cookies track video viewing for YouTube's analytics and recommendation systems per Google's privacy policy. Videos only load when you visit pages containing embeds.
Content delivery networks serving Site assets may set performance cookies for load optimization. These are typically session cookies that expire when you close your browser.
We do not control third-party cookie behavior. Consult Google's privacy policy for YouTube cookies and the respective policies of other third-party services that may load on the Site.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete existing cookies. Blocking essential cookies may affect language preference persistence.
Browser local storage used by the Ship Skill Planner is separate from cookies but can be cleared through the same browser data management settings. Clearing site data resets your planner configurations.
For cookie consent management, use our cookie preference tool if available, or adjust browser settings directly. Instructions vary by browser: Chrome (Settings → Privacy → Cookies), Firefox (Settings → Privacy → Cookies), Safari (Preferences → Privacy), Edge (Settings → Cookies).