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Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on archchallenge.net, why we use them, and how you can manage them.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not require your consent under applicable law.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
db_session | Participant session authentication — keeps you logged in to your dashboard | 7 days | HTTP Cookie (HttpOnly, Secure) |
ck_consent_v1 | Stores your cookie consent preferences to avoid showing the banner on every visit | Persistent (localStorage) | Local Storage |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language or region preferences. They are set only if you give your consent.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
ck_prefs | Stores UI preferences such as language or region selection | 1 year | Local Storage |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information anonymously. They are only set with your explicit consent. Currently, analytics functionality is not yet active on this website. This section will be updated when analytics tools are introduced.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | No analytics cookies are currently in use | — | — |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set their own cookies or process data in connection with your visit:
- Cloudflare — used for website hosting, security and content delivery. Cloudflare may set cookies for bot detection and security purposes. See Cloudflare's Cookie Policy.
- Font Awesome (CDN) — used to serve icon fonts. No tracking cookies are set.
4. Managing Your Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner is displayed allowing you to:
- Accept All — enable all cookie categories.
- Reject All — allow only strictly necessary cookies.
- Customize — choose which optional categories to enable or disable.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the website footer, or by clearing your browser's local storage and reloading the page.
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can delete existing cookies and prevent new ones from being set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website, in particular access to your participant dashboard.
Guidance for major browsers:
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our website evolves or as legal requirements change. The date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
MGM Cape Verde — ARCH CHALLENGE
info@archchallenge.net
For full details on how we process your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.