Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 30, 2025

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help a website function properly or to provide the owner with information about how the site is used.

How This Site Uses Cookies

This website uses a minimal number of cookies to ensure a secure and functional experience. I do not use "Marketing" or "Targeting" cookies that track you across other websites.

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to work. They are used for security purposes and to ensure the site loads quickly and reliably.
  • Performance & Analytics Cookies: These help me understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., which chess articles are most popular). Data is aggregated and anonymous.

Third-Party Cookies

My hosting and analytics providers may set cookies on my behalf. These providers are strictly prohibited from using this data for their own marketing purposes.

Your Choices

You can choose to block or delete cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • See what cookies you've got and delete them individually.
  • Block third-party cookies.
  • Block cookies from particular sites.
  • Block all cookies from being set.
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser.

Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, some parts of this website may not function as intended.