Cookie Policy
At Royal Gambit Chess Club, protecting your privacy and providing a seamless browsing experience is very important to us. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They store information that helps the website remember your actions and preferences over time. Cookies enable websites to recognize your device and tailor the content and features to enhance your experience.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to improve the functionality and performance of our website in several ways, including:
- Remembering your login details so you don’t have to re-enter them each visit.
- Keeping track of your class registrations or event sign-ups to simplify your experience.
- Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns to help us improve our services.
- Personalizing content and recommendations based on your preferences and activity.
- Ensuring security features are working properly to protect your data.
Types of Cookies We Use
We employ different types of cookies depending on their purpose:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the basic operation of the website and cannot be disabled. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features safely.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, helping us understand which pages are most popular and identify any errors.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or region, to provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Marketing Cookies: We may use these to understand your interests and provide relevant offers or updates related to our chess classes and events. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information without your consent.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies used on our site may be set by trusted third-party service providers who help us deliver features like analytics or email communication. These third parties adhere to strict privacy standards and only use cookies for the purposes described.
Your Cookie Choices
You have the option to manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies, but please be aware that disabling some cookies may affect your ability to use certain parts of our website effectively.
For example, disabling essential cookies could prevent you from logging in or registering for classes. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled to ensure the best possible experience.
How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary and deleted once you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. The duration varies depending on the cookie type and its purpose.
Protecting Your Privacy
We are committed to protecting your personal information and use cookies only in ways consistent with this commitment. The data collected through cookies is treated with strict confidentiality and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this policy, please do not hesitate to contact the Royal Gambit Chess Club team. Your trust is important to us, and we are here to assist you.