NOVEMBER 12TH 2019
COOKIE POLICY
We believe in being transparent about how we collect and use data. This policy describes what cookies we save and how we use them. We will also share how you can prevent these cookies from being stored.
When we refer to “we”, “our” or “us” in this policy, we are referring to the relevant Epic entity identified for your region in the “Contact” section of the policy below. When we talk about the “Services” in this policy, we are referring to our websites, software and copyright assets and other services which we have licensed to our customers.
Please read our Privacy Policy for more information about what personal data we collect, our processing of personal data and the purposes of our use of personal data.
This Cookie Policy and your consent applies to the following domains: www.quixel.com/, https://licensing.quixel.se/
Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose to change your privacy preferences to prevent non-essential cookies from being set.
COOKIES AND LOGS.
Cookies. A cookie is information a website or app places on your computer’s or device’s hard drive so that the website or app is able to remember your preferences and/or which pages you visited on the website/app and make your visit more efficient and enjoyable. We may use cookies to determine the number of unique users or visitors of the Service over a given period, or to remember user account details, etc. so that the need for multiple log-ins is eliminated. It may combine information collected through cookies to any personal data submitted online when using the Service to help personalize a user’s access to and use of the Service. Cookies may be disabled on your computer or device by indicating this in the preferences or options menus in your browser.
Log files. Log files are files that log actions that have occurred on a website or in an app. We may collect data in the form of log files and may use such log files to gather statistics about users user habits and to assess overall activity in or regarding the Service, including how many "hits" a particular web page is getting and other navigational data. These entries are generated anonymously, and enable us to track interest in specific promotions and features, troubleshoot technical concerns, and provide users with content that may be of interest to them. Log files are used internally only, and are not associated with any particular user, computer, or browser.
Web beacons. The Service may use a variety of technical methods for tracking purposes, including “Web beacons” etc. Web beacons are small pieces of data that are embedded in images on the pages of the Service. We may also use these technical methods to analyze the traffic patterns in the Service such as the frequency with which users accesses various parts of the Service etc. These technical methods may involve the transmission of information either directly to us or to another party authorized by us to collect information on our behalf. The information from use of these technical methods may be collected in a form that is personally identifiable.
To learn more about the general behavior of cookies please visit Cookiepedia - All About Cookies
HOW WE USE COOKIES.
We use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below.
- Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our Services to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you make which amount to a request for services, such as: - Account Creation: we will use cookies when you create an account with us for the management of the signup process and general administration. These cookies will usually be deleted when you log out, however in some cases they may remain afterwards to remember your preferences when logged out.
- Logging In: we use cookies when you are logged in so that we can remember this fact. This prevents you from having to log in every single time. These cookies are typically removed or cleared when you log out to ensure that you can only access restricted features and areas when logged in.
- Buying a Subscription: some cookies are essential to our e-commerce and payment modules and are used to ensure that your order is remembered between pages so that we can process it properly and calculate payouts to our affiliates.
- Filling Forms: when you submit data to us through a form such as those found on contact pages or comment forms, cookies may be set to remember your user details for future correspondence.
- Performance Cookies
We use cookies to understand your use of our Services so that we can work on new features and improvements. For instance, analytics cookies show us when you accessed our Services including which device was used for that access i.e. desktop or mobile. They help us understand how you use the site and ways in which we can improve your experience. For example, these cookies help us track things such as how long you spend on the site and the pages that you visit so we can continue to produce engaging content.
All the information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.
- Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. For instance, we may be able to provide you with news or updates relevant to the services you use. They may also be used to provide services you have requested such as viewing a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect is usually anonymized.
- Targeting/advertising cookies
We use targeting/advertising cookies to determine what promotional content is more relevant and appropriate to you and your interests. This helps us improve the effectiveness of our campaigns and the quality of content presented to you.
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES ON OUR SITE.
We may employ and grant third-party companies access to selected information to perform specific tasks on our behalf. They may also set third-party cookies in order to deliver the services they are providing. Where applicable such third parties’ use of cookies etc. will not be covered by this Cookie Policy. In such instances you must review such third parties’ cookie policies etc.
These third party cookies may include:
Service
Description
Opt-out
Google Analytics
To analyze visitor traffic on our site.
View details: Google Analytics Cookie Usage on Websites.
Crazy Egg
To assess usage patterns and perform traffic analysis on our site.
View details: http://www.crazyegg.com/privacy.
Opt-out: http://www.crazyegg.com/opt-out.
Google Ads (DoubleClick) (Adwords) (AdSense)
To enable behavioral and targeted advertising and analytics by Google.
View details: https://safety.google/
Opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com
Facebook Pixel
To enable behavioral advertising and analytics by Facebook.
Hubspot
We use Hubspot for marketing and CRM services which make use of cookies for the provision of their services.
View details: https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy
DISABLING COOKIES.
If you want to disable cookies you can adjust the settings on your browser. Following is a list of all the help pages pertaining to cookie management for different browsers
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Safari (Desktop)
Safari (Mobile)
Internet Explorer
Android Browser
For other browsers, please refer to the browser’s Help section.
Be aware that disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of our site and Services. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not disable cookies.
MORE INFORMATION.
For more information you can email us at privacy@support.epicgames.com or
If you reside in the United States of America at:
Epic Games, Inc., located at located at 620 Crossroads Blvd., Cary, NC 27518, USA.
If you reside outside of the United States of America at:
Epic Games Commerce GmbH (CHE-282.136.859), a limited liability company organized under the laws of Switzerland, having its registered seat at Platz 10 6039 Root D4, Switzerland.