Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.

Cookies We Set

Authentication Cookie

Name

accessToken

Purpose

Keeps you logged in to your parent or student portal. This cookie contains a secure JSON Web Token (JWT) that identifies your session. Without it, the portal cannot function.

Type

Session / functional — set only when you log in

Expiry

Removed when you sign out, or after the token expiry period

Can be disabled?

No — disabling this cookie will prevent you from accessing your account or portal

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics GA4)

Names

_ga, _ga_*

Purpose

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use chesskq.com — which pages are most popular, how long people spend on the site, and where they come from. This helps us improve the site. Data is aggregated and anonymized; IP addresses are anonymized before being sent to Google.

Type

Analytics / performance

Expiry

2 years (_ga); duration varies for session cookies (_ga_*)

Can be disabled?

Yes — disabling analytics cookies does not affect any site functionality or portal access

Third-Party Cookies

Vimeo — lesson videos on the CKQ platform are hosted by Vimeo. When you play a video, Vimeo may set its own cookies on your device. These are governed by Vimeo's Privacy Policy.

We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels for ad retargeting, or any cookies that share your personal information with advertisers.

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for the most common browsers:

• Chrome — Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari — Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security → Manage Website Data
• Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Note that deleting or blocking the authentication cookie (accessToken) will log you out of your account and prevent portal access until you sign in again.

To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Do Not Track

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. When we detect a DNT signal, we do not activate Google Analytics for that session.

Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy? Email us at admin@chesskq.com.