Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Chess Club Marketing uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Session cookies for maintaining your connection
• Security cookies to authenticate users and prevent fraud
• Load balancing cookies to distribute website traffic

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

• Google Analytics - tracks website usage and visitor behavior
• Page view tracking
• Time spent on site
• Bounce rate analysis

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. These cookies may be set by third-party advertising networks.

• Retargeting cookies for relevant advertising
• Social media cookies (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram)
• Conversion tracking pixels

2.4 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

• Language preferences
• Font size and display preferences
• Form auto-fill preferences

2.5 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and any error messages you receive. These cookies are used to improve how the website works.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we use various third-party services that may also set cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behavior tracking
• Google Tag Manager: For managing marketing and analytics tags
• Facebook Pixel: For social media advertising and conversion tracking
• LinkedIn Insight Tag: For professional network advertising
• Hotjar or Similar: For heat mapping and user experience analysis

4. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor

5. How to Manage Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Delete all cookies from your browser
• Block all cookies from being set
• Allow cookies only from specific websites
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions:

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

Please note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not work properly, and you may need to re-enter information.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to Do Not Track signals.

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can still manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings as described above.

7. Why We Use Cookies for SEO

Cookies play an important role in our SEO (Search Engine Optimization) strategy:

• User Experience: Cookies help us create a better user experience, which is a key ranking factor for search engines
• Analytics: We track user behavior to understand which content performs best and optimize accordingly
• Page Speed: Session cookies help reduce server load and improve page loading times
• Personalization: Showing relevant content increases engagement metrics (time on site, pages per session)
• Conversion Tracking: Understanding which traffic sources convert best helps us focus our SEO efforts

8. Your Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. When you first visit our site, you may see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your cookies or adjusting your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: ChessClubAgency@gmail.com
• Phone: 306-270-1773
• Address: 2834 Millar Ave, Saskatoon, SK
• Website: www.chessclub.marketing

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