Cookie Policy
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 client-side in your browser and are designed to respect your privacy. We only use essential cookies and those required by our limited third-party services.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until you delete them) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage can also store information on your device. In this policy, we refer to all of these technologies as "cookies."
2. How SKALDA Uses Cookies
SKALDA aims to use cookies minimally. The SKALDA ecosystem (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, games.skalda.io, and shop.skalda.io) primarily uses:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as setting preferences, logging in (if applicable in the future), or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work properly.
These cookies are set by our service providers:
- Google AdSense: Advertising cookies that help deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance
- Google reCAPTCHA: Security cookies that help protect forms from spam and abuse
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name/Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Stores your preferred theme (light/dark) | 1 year | Essential |
| Google AdSense (_gads, _gac, etc.) | Used to serve relevant advertisements and limit the number of times you see an ad | Varies (typically 13 months) | Advertising |
| Google reCAPTCHA | Used to distinguish between humans and bots on forms | Varies | Functionality/Security |
4. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how you can manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Cookies
You can also opt out of Google AdSense personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Because there is no common understanding of how to interpret this signal, SKALDA tools do not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals. However, our minimal use of cookies means that tracking is already very limited on our sites.
6. Cookie Compliance
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with relevant data protection and privacy laws including:
- The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- The UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Given our minimal use of cookies that are not essential for providing our services, we have designed our tools to provide functionality with limited cookie use.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies.
8. Contact Information
For any inquiries or concerns, please visit our Feedback Page at https://skalda.io/feedback.html.