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Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 20, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you interact with it. We also use similar technologies like local storage and session storage.
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | Essential | Keeps you logged in and maintains your session. | Session |
| cookie-consent | Essential | Remembers your cookie consent preferences. | 1 year |
| _ga / _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — tracks page views, session duration, and user interactions to help us improve the Service. | 2 years |
| va_* | Analytics | Vercel Analytics — measures page performance and load times. | Session |
3. Essential vs. Non-Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They include session cookies and the cookie consent preference cookie.
Analytics cookies are non-essential and are only placed after you give consent through our cookie banner. You can change your preferences at any time.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage cookies in the following ways:
- Cookie banner: when you first visit Squad Claim, you will see a banner asking for your consent. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
- Browser settings: most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly.
- Google Analytics opt-out: you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Local Storage & Service Workers
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to store your timezone preference and PWA (Progressive Web App) settings. Our service worker caches static assets for offline performance. These are considered essential for the Service to function.
6. Third-Party Cookies
We use Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics, which may set their own cookies. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use cookie data. We do not allow any other third-party advertising or tracking cookies.
7. GDPR & Your Rights
Under the GDPR and similar regulations, you have the right to withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time. For full details about your data rights, please see our Privacy Policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@squadclaim.com.