What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website or use our services. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our platform, and improving our services.
This Cookie Policy explains how Strat Chick™ uses cookies and similar technologies, and how you can control them.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website and services to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and account management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Basic website functionality and navigation
- Load balancing and performance optimization
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the proper functioning of our services.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website and services by collecting anonymous information about:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Click patterns and user navigation paths
- Error messages and technical issues
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (country/region level)
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, including:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Customizing your user interface
- Storing your gaming profile configurations
- Language and region preferences
- Accessibility settings
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns:
- Tracking conversion rates and campaign performance
- Personalizing advertisements based on interests
- Preventing the same ad from being shown repeatedly
- Measuring the effectiveness of promotional content
Gaming Platform Integration
Our AI coaching overlay may use local storage and similar technologies to:
- Store game-specific settings and configurations
- Cache gameplay data for real-time analysis
- Maintain training progress and achievements
- Synchronize data across gaming sessions
- Optimize overlay performance and responsiveness
This data is processed locally on your device and is essential for providing personalized coaching services.
Third-Party Cookies and Services
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies, including:
Analytics Services
We use analytics services to understand user behavior and improve our platform. These services may include:
- Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
- Performance monitoring tools
- User experience optimization platforms
Payment Processors
When you make purchases, our payment processors may set cookies to:
- Process transactions securely
- Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
- Remember payment preferences
Content Delivery Networks
We use CDNs to deliver content efficiently, which may set cookies for:
- Optimizing content delivery speed
- Load balancing across servers
- Caching static resources
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
- Delete existing cookies from your device
- Set preferences for future cookie acceptance
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Platform-Specific Controls
Within the Strat Chick™ platform, you can manage certain data collection preferences through:
- Account settings and privacy preferences
- Analytics and data sharing options
- Marketing communication preferences
- Personalization and recommendation settings
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:
- Some features may not function properly
- Personalized coaching may be less effective
- You may need to re-enter preferences frequently
- Performance optimization may be reduced
Cookie Data Retention
Different types of cookies are retained for different periods:
Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser or end your session.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. Retention periods vary:
- Functional cookies: Up to 2 years
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
- Marketing cookies: Up to 1 year
- Security cookies: Up to 1 year
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:
- Necessary for service provision: Essential cookies required for platform functionality
- Legitimate interests: Analytics and performance cookies for service improvement
- Consent: Marketing and non-essential cookies (where required by law)
- Contract performance: Cookies necessary to fulfill our service obligations
Cross-Border Data Transfers
Some cookies may involve the transfer of data to countries outside the European Economic Area. We ensure that such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including:
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- Standard contractual clauses
- Binding corporate rules
- Certification schemes and codes of conduct
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Sending email notifications for significant changes
- Displaying prominent notices on our platform
Questions About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Strat Chick™
Lange Lozanastraat 195
2018 Antwerpen, Belgium