Some websites and online services use cookies, tags, pixels, and similar technologies (“Cookies”) for a variety of purposes, like enabling user log in and functionality, collecting analytics about your interactions with those sites or services, improving user experience, and targeting and personalizing advertisements. This Cookie Policy explains the types of Cookies Bungie uses on our websites, including Bungie.net, BungieStore.com, DestinyTheGame.com, and MarathonTheGame.com (“Bungie Sites”). This Policy also includes info about how you can control Cookies.  

For more information about how we process personal information in general, please see our Privacy Policy. 

1. What are Cookies? 

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or device. They work in different ways and serve a variety of purposes. Depending on which Bungie Sites you visit and your settings, Cookies can collect your IP address, device data, browser info, and activity or interactions with Bungie Sites and other third-party sites and services.  

For more general info about Cookies visit Cookiepedia. 

2. How do we use Cookies? 

We use different Cookies on different Bungie Sites as described below. You can also find out more information about the Cookies on each Bungie Site by interacting with the cookie banners on those sites. 

Essential Cookies. Some Cookies we use are necessary and cannot be turned off since the core functions of the site or service literally would not work without them. We use Essential Cookies to: 

• Authenticate access, encrypt data (e.g., login tokens), and secure the site or service 

• Remember and respect your cookie preferences (whether you enable or disable other cookies) 

• Remember you next time you log-in (if you choose) or items in your shopping cart 

• Collect your preference to receive certain communications (e.g., marketing, user research opportunities) 

 
Functionality Cookies. Some Cookies enable certain additional features or functionality and allow us to and to provide an enhanced and more personalized experience. You can choose whether to enable Functional Cookies, but these additional features may not work as intended. We use Functional Cookies to: 

• Remember your settings or customize a certain webpage 

• Enable video players  

• Social features like blogs or forums 

• Show related items or items you recently viewed when you browse Bungie Store   

Performance Cookies. Some Cookies help us analyze, optimize, and improve Bungie Sites. We use Performance Cookies to: 

• Collect analytics about user interactions, like which are the most frequently visited pages or the overall patterns of usage 

• Identify and fix bugs or errors 

• Optimize our current sites or services or inform developments for new ones to improve your experience 

Targeting or Advertising Cookies. Some Cookies on Bungie Sites enable our us and our marketing providers to collect information about your interactions with Bungie Sites or other sites and services and the way you navigate between them. This information is used to personalize or target advertisements to you on third-party sites and services. Disabling these cookies does not mean you will not receive advertisements. It just means the advertisements will not be personalized and may be less relevant to your interests.  

These may include the following Cookies, but you should check the Cookie Banner on the Bungie Site you are visiting to see which Targeting or Advertising Cookies may be used on that Site. 

• Amazon 

• AppNexus 

• BidSwitch 

• Casale Media 

• Google 

• Meta 

• Oracle 

• Pubmatic 

• Samba TV 

• Scorecard Research 

• Snapchat 

• Telaria 

• Visual IQ 

• X 

• Yahoo 

4. How can I control Cookies? 

If you visit one of our sites or services that uses Cookies, you can control them through the Cookie Banner on that site. You can also set certain settings on your browser or device. Please be aware that not all features of the site or service may operate as intended when you disable Cookies. 

Under some privacy laws, like the California Consumer Privacy Act, the way we use Targeting or Advertising Cookies may be considered “selling” or “sharing” personal information. If you would like to opt-out, please complete this Opt Out Form. 

5. Changes to this Policy 

We may change this Cookie Policy as our practices, technologies, or laws change. 

This Cookie Policy was last updated May 2024.