Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 24, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Chievos ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

1.1 Types of Cookies

Session Cookies:

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Used to maintain your session while you navigate the site

Persistent Cookies:

Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
Used to remember your preferences and settings

First-Party Cookies:

Set directly by Chievos
Used for website functionality and analytics

Third-Party Cookies:

Set by external services we use
Used for authentication and analytics

1.2 Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use:

Local Storage: To cache data and improve performance
Session Storage: To store temporary data during your session
Pixels and Beacons: To track page views and user behavior

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: Required for the website to function properly

What they do:

Authenticate your account
Remember your login session
Maintain security
Enable core website features

Can you disable them? No - these are necessary for Chievos to work.

Examples:

Authentication tokens
Session identifiers
Security credentials

2.2 Performance Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how the website performs

What they do:

Monitor page load times
Track error messages
Identify technical issues
Measure feature performance

Can you disable them? Limited - some can be managed through browser settings

Examples:

Error logging cookies
Performance metrics
Load time tracking

2.3 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how users interact with Chievos

What they do:

Count visitors and page views
Track which features are used
Measure time spent on pages
Analyze user navigation patterns
Identify popular content

Can you disable them? Yes - you can opt out through browser settings

Privacy Note: Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We cannot identify individual users from this data.

2.4 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings

What they do:

Store your display preferences
Remember your tag filters
Save your sort preferences
Store language preferences

Can you disable them? Yes - but some features may not work properly

3. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Chievos uses third-party services that may set their own cookies:

3.1 Google Services

Used for: Authentication (Google OAuth)

Cookies set: Authentication and session cookies

Their policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

3.2 Supabase

Used for: Database and backend services

Cookies set: Session and authentication cookies

Their policy: https://supabase.com/privacy

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

4. How We Use This Information

We use the data collected through cookies to:

4.1 Provide the Service

Authenticate users
Maintain your session
Store and retrieve achievements
Remember your preferences

4.2 Improve User Experience

Personalize the interface
Optimize performance
Reduce loading times
Provide relevant content

4.3 Analyze and Improve

Identify bugs and errors
Understand feature usage
Improve website design
Prioritize new features

4.4 Security

Prevent unauthorized access
Detect fraudulent activity
Protect against security threats
Monitor for abuse

5. Cookie Retention

5.1 Session Cookies

Deleted when you close your browser
Expire after a period of inactivity

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Authentication cookies: Up to 30 days
Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
Analytics cookies: Up to 24 months

5.3 Local Storage

Stored until you clear browser data
Automatically refreshed periodically

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome:

Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox:

Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari:

Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data

Microsoft Edge:

Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6.2 Cookie Preferences

You can choose to:

Block all cookies
Accept only first-party cookies
Delete cookies after each session
Allow cookies from specific websites

Important: Blocking all cookies may prevent you from using certain features of Chievos.

6.3 What Happens When You Disable Cookies?

If you disable non-essential cookies:

The website will continue to function
Some features may not work properly
Your preferences may not be saved
We cannot provide personalized experience

If you disable essential cookies:

You may not be able to log in
Core features will not work
The website may not function properly

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry standard for compliance.

However, you can:

Disable cookies through browser settings
Use private/incognito browsing mode
Clear cookies regularly

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

Changes in technology
New features
Legal requirements
Industry best practices

Updates will be communicated through:

Website notifications
Email (if provided)
Updated "Last Updated" date

9. International Considerations

9.1 GDPR (EU/EEA)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Know what cookies we use
Opt out of non-essential cookies
Withdraw consent at any time
Access and delete your data

9.2 CCPA (California)

Under CCPA, you have the right to:

Know what information is collected via cookies
Opt out of data "sales" (we don't sell data)
Delete your information

9.3 Other Jurisdictions

Similar rights may apply under local laws. Contact us to exercise your rights.

10. Contact Us

Questions about this Cookie Policy?

Email: privacy@chievos.app

Response Time: Within 7 business days

11. Additional Resources

For more information about your data and privacy:

Privacy Policy: Learn how we collect and use your data
Terms of Service: Understand your rights and responsibilities

Learn more about cookies:

Summary:

We use cookies to improve Chievos and provide essential functionality
Essential cookies are required for the website to work
You can manage cookies through your browser settings
We do NOT sell your data or use advertising cookies
You have control over your cookie preferences

Thank you for using Chievos!