Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28 Sep 2026

At Cookie Clicker Online (cookieclickeronline.io), we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and play Cookie Clicker and the other idle, clicker, and browser games featured on this site.

cookieclickeronline.io is an independent, unofficial fan site. It is not affiliated with Julien "Orteil" Thiennot or DashNet, the creators of the original Cookie Clicker. Games embedded from third parties may have their own privacy practices.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website and play Cookie Clicker, we automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type, version, and language settings
  • Operating system and device information
  • Screen resolution and device capabilities
  • Pages visited and time spent playing games
  • General gameplay interactions, such as starting a game or using fullscreen and theater mode
  • Referring website or search terms used to find us
  • Date and time of visits

Game-Related Data

Cookie Clicker and similar idle games store gameplay information to support your experience:

  • Cookie totals, cookies per second, and other bakery statistics
  • Purchased buildings, upgrades, and unlocked achievements
  • Prestige Levels, Heavenly Chips, and ascension progress
  • Game preferences and settings
  • Time spent playing and session length
  • Like and dislike reactions you give to a game page

Most game progress is saved locally in your browser storage on your own device, not on our servers. You can use the in-game Export Save option to keep a personal backup of your Cookie Clicker progress.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, browser storage, and similar technologies to:

  • Save your game progress, bakery data, and settings in your browser
  • Remember your preferences, such as light or dark theme and language
  • Analyze website traffic and game usage patterns
  • Provide a more relevant experience on the site
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Improve website and game functionality
  • Enable sharing features

Voluntary Information

You may choose to provide:

  • Your name and, optionally, your email address when you post a comment
  • Comments, feedback, and suggestions about Cookie Clicker or other games
  • Information you include when contacting us by email

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain Cookie Clicker and the other browser games on this site
  • Allow games to save progress and settings in your browser
  • Improve user experience and game functionality
  • Understand how players use Cookie Clicker, idle, clicker, and related game pages
  • Display relevant advertisements and content
  • Ensure website security and prevent spam or abuse in comments
  • Respond to user inquiries and provide technical support
  • Send occasional updates about the site (if you asked to receive them)

Information Sharing and Third Parties

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us:

  • Host and maintain our website
  • Analyze website traffic and game usage
  • Provide advertising services
  • Operate the comments system
  • Deliver embedded games from third-party developers and distributors

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and users' safety.

Analytics and Advertising

We use third-party services like Google Analytics and advertising networks that may collect information about your visits to provide better services and relevant ads. Games embedded from third-party providers may also use their own cookies or analytics.

Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

  • Secure server infrastructure and HTTPS encryption
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls and authentication protocols
  • Protection against unauthorized access and data breaches
  • Regular backup and recovery procedures

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the information we have about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data, including comments you posted (subject to legal requirements)
  • Opt out of promotional communications
  • Disable cookies through your browser settings
  • Request information about how your data is used

Cookies Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Accept All: Full functionality with a personalized experience
  • Essential Only: Basic functionality without personalization
  • Custom Settings: Choose specific cookie categories

Note: Disabling cookies or clearing site data and browser storage may remove your saved Cookie Clicker progress and preferences. Export your save before clearing browser data.

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Cookie Clicker is a browser game that may be played by people of different ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.

Parents can:

  • Review information collected from their children
  • Request deletion of their child's information
  • Refuse further collection of their child's information

International Users and Data Transfers

If you access cookieclickeronline.io from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

  • Changes in our data practices
  • New games or features on this website
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Industry best practices

When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
  • Notify users through our website or email (if applicable)
  • Provide a summary of key changes

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

  • It is needed to provide Cookie Clicker and the rest of this website
  • Required by law or legitimate business purposes
  • You have not requested deletion

Game data such as cookies, buildings, upgrades, and ascension progress is stored in your browser so your bakery can continue across visits. It remains until you reset the game or clear your browser data.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Privacy Officer
Cookie Clicker Online (cookieclickeronline.io)
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry

Response Time: We aim to respond within 3-5 business days.

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws including COPPA, GDPR, and CCPA. We are committed to protecting your privacy while you play Cookie Clicker at cookieclickeronline.io. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of this Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: September 28, 2026