1. Categories we use
Strictly necessary (always on)
- Authentication — keeps you signed in (Auth.js session).
- Theme — remembers light/dark mode.
- Referral — remembers an invite link so your friend gets credited.
- Consent — stores your cookie choices so we don’t ask again.
- Sign-in (Terms) — a short-lived cookie (about 10 minutes) that carries your Terms acceptance through Google sign-in, then expires.
These are essential to run the Service and cannot be switched off.
Local storage (not a cookie)
We keep one small flag in your browser’s local storage — whether you’ve seen the Prediction Studio intro — so we don’t replay it. It holds no personal data and is never sent to a server.
Where your consent is recorded
For signed-in players, your cookie choices and Terms acceptance are recorded securely in your account (server-side), with a timestamp and policy version — so the record is auditable, not just kept in your browser. See the Privacy Policy.
Analytics (optional)
Help us understand how the game is used so we can improve it. Aggregated, and only set with your consent.
Preferences (optional)
Remember your choices so we can tailor your experience. Off unless you opt in. We do not use advertising cookies, we do not run ad networks, and we never send marketing email.
2. Consent
Optional cookies are set only after your clear, affirmative consent, given category by category. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time — as easily as you gave it — without affecting access to the game. This aligns with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
3. Managing your cookies
You can change your choices any time:
You can also clear or block cookies in your browser settings, though strictly-necessary cookies are needed for sign-in and gameplay.
4. Third parties
Embedded YouTube videos may set their own cookies when you play them; we use the privacy-enhanced (no-cookie) embed where possible. See the Privacy Policy for more.