Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are, how Sathuranga Chanakyan Chess Academy ("we", "us", "our") uses them on sathurangachanakyan.com and our learning platform, and how you can manage your preferences.
1What Are Cookies?
- Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function correctly, remember your preferences, and keep you signed in.
- We also use similar technologies such as local storage, which works like a cookie but is stored only in your browser and not sent with every request.
2Cookies We Use
We keep cookie usage to the minimum required to operate the platform. Here is a summary of the cookies and storage we set ourselves:
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| token | Keeps you signed in to your student, coach or admin account | Strictly necessary | 24 hours |
| sc-theme | Remembers your light/dark theme preference (stored in local storage, not a cookie) | Functional | Until cleared |
3Third-Party Cookies
- Google Sign-In — if you choose to sign in with Google, Google may set its own cookies to support the login flow, in accordance with Google's privacy policy.
- Razorpay — when you make a payment, our payment partner Razorpay may set cookies to process the transaction securely and prevent fraud, in accordance with Razorpay's privacy policy.
- We do not use these third-party cookies for advertising or tracking purposes, and we do not control how these third parties use their own cookies.
4Managing Cookies
- The token cookie is essential for signing in — if you block or delete it, you will be signed out and unable to access enrolled courses, puzzles or your profile.
- You can clear cookies and local storage at any time through your browser's settings.
- Most browsers also let you block cookies from specific sites or all sites — please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the platform from working correctly.
5Changes to This Policy
- Sathuranga Chanakyan Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time as our platform and services evolve.
- The latest version published on our website shall prevail and supersede all previous versions.