Cookie Policy – Chess-ibility

Cookie Policy

Chess-ibility – Powered by Atkins Media

Last Updated: August 30, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website or use our chess application. They help us provide a better user experience by remembering your preferences and maintaining your login session.

How Chess-ibility Uses Cookies

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the app to function properly:

Authentication Cookies

• Session ID: Keeps you logged in during your visit
• Auth Token: Securely manages your Replit authentication
• CSRF Protection: Prevents unauthorized actions

Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close the browser)

Game Preferences

• Board Theme: Remembers your selected chess board theme
• Sound Settings: Saves your audio preferences
• Game Settings: Stores your preferred game options

Duration: 1 year (or until you clear them)

What We DON’T Use

Chess-ibility does NOT use:

• Advertising or tracking cookies
• Third-party analytics cookies
• Social media tracking pixels
• Behavioral profiling cookies
• Location tracking cookies

Third-Party Services

Replit Authentication

When you log in through Replit, their authentication service may set cookies according to their privacy policy. These are essential for secure login functionality.

Stripe Payment Processing

For premium subscriptions, Stripe may set cookies during the payment process to ensure secure transactions and fraud prevention.

Managing Cookies

Browser Controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

⚠️ Important Note

Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using Chess-ibility’s core features. Game preferences and settings will not be saved.

Cookie Categories

Category	Purpose	Can Disable?
Essential	Login, security, basic functionality	No – Required
Preferences	Game settings, theme choices	Yes – Optional
Analytics	Usage statistics, performance	Not Used
Marketing	Advertising, tracking	Not Used

Mobile App Considerations

When Chess-ibility is used as a mobile app (PWA), similar data storage mechanisms are used instead of traditional cookies, including local storage for preferences and secure token storage for authentication.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through the app or our website.

Contact Information

If you have questions about our cookie usage:

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Chess-ibility Cookie Policy Question

Cookie Summary

Chess-ibility uses only essential cookies for login and game preferences. We don’t track you with advertising cookies or behavioral analytics. You have full control over your cookie preferences.

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