Cookie Policy for SKALDA
Last Updated: 2025-12-24
Our cookie philosophy
SKALDA uses cookies minimally and transparently. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies, what they do, and your choices regarding their use.
SKALDA tools run primarily in your browser and are designed with privacy in mind. We currently use only essential cookies and those required by our infrastructure providers.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by a website or web application. They are commonly used to remember preferences, support security, or provide personalised experiences.
We may also use similar technologies such as localStorage, which stores settings directly in your browser. For simplicity, we refer to all of these technologies as "cookies" in this policy.
2. How SKALDA Uses Cookies
Current Use (Essential Only)
SKALDA tools (including units.skalda.io, solveo.skalda.io, scribe.skalda.io, flint.skalda.io, clip.skalda.io, pixel.skalda.io, scout.skalda.io, dev.skalda.io) use:
- Essential cookies: Required to store interface preferences and deliver basic functionality (e.g., theme, language)
- Security cookies: Set by Cloudflare to detect and block malicious activity
We do not currently use tracking, analytics, or advertising cookies.
Planned Use (Advertising Platforms)
In the future, we may display privacy-compliant ads (e.g., Google AdSense). These platforms may set additional cookies to:
- Serve relevant ads
- Limit ad repetition
- Measure ad performance
You will be informed and given explicit consent options via a cookie banner before any non-essential cookies are set.
3. Cookies and Technologies We Use
| Name / Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| skalda_cookie_consent | Stores user cookie consent preferences (advertising, analytics) | 1 year | Cookie (essential) |
| skalda_session | Tracks session activity and page views for analytics | Session | Cookie (essential) |
| units_profile_name | Stores user profile name for UNITS brand | 1 year | Cookie (essential) |
| units_duel_progression | Saves game progression data (level, XP, gems, unlocked items) | 1 year | Cookie (essential) |
| units_duel_achievements | Tracks unlocked achievements in UNITS Duel game | 1 year | Cookie (essential) |
| units_duel_challenges | Stores daily/weekly challenge progress and completion status | 1 year | Cookie (essential) |
| skalda_changelog_en_hash | Detects if the English changelog was updated since your last visit | 1 year | Cookie (essential) |
| __cf_bm | Security and anti-bot measure | 30 minutes | Cookie (Cloudflare) |
Please note: Cookie names and expiration times may vary or be updated by third-party providers. We will revise this list as needed.
4. Managing Cookies
Most modern browsers allow you to manage or delete cookies and local storage:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Manage and delete cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Note: If you block essential cookies or clear localStorage, your preferences (such as theme or language) may reset on your next visit.
5. Do Not Track (DNT)
Your browser may send a "Do Not Track" signal. As SKALDA does not use any tracking technologies, our services do not change behaviour in response to DNT signals.
6. Legal Compliance
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with global data-privacy laws, including:
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- ePrivacy Directive
We rely on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate Interest: For essential and security cookies required to operate the service and protect against abuse
- Consent: For all advertising, personalization, or other non-essential cookies - explicit consent will always be requested via a cookie banner before these are set
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our cookie practices. Any significant changes will be announced via a notice on our website or through direct communication where appropriate. By continuing to use SKALDA after changes to this policy, you accept those changes.
Previous versions of this policy are available upon request.
8. Contact Information
For questions about our Cookie Policy or privacy practices, please visit our Feedback Page.