Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how the Pokal platform (the "Service") uses cookies and similar technologies. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They let the site remember your actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies such as local storage work in a comparable way. In this policy we refer to all of these as "cookies".

2. Why we use cookies

We use cookies to keep you signed in, to keep the Service secure, to remember your preferences, and to understand how the Service is used so we can improve it.

3. Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

These are essential for the Service to function. They include the session cookie that keeps you authenticated after you sign in with Discord and cookies used to protect against cross-site request forgery. Without these the Service cannot work properly, and they cannot be switched off through our systems.

Preference cookies

These remember choices you make, such as your selected theme or interface settings, to give you a more personalised experience.

Analytics cookies (optional)

Where enabled, these help us understand aggregate usage — such as which pages are visited — so we can improve the Service. They are only set with your consent where required.

4. Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be set by third parties whose services we use, such as Discord (for authentication) and our infrastructure or payment providers. These third parties process data under their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Local storage

In addition to cookies, the Service may use your browser's local storage to hold non-sensitive settings (for example UI preferences) so the dashboard loads the way you left it. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.

6. Managing cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or removing cookies already stored. Most browsers let you refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being set. Please note that if you block strictly necessary cookies, parts of the Service — including signing in — may stop working.

Helpful guides are available in the settings of the major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

7. Consent

Strictly necessary cookies are set on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating a functioning and secure Service. Where required by law, optional cookies are only set after you give consent, which you can withdraw at any time by adjusting your browser settings or any cookie controls we provide.

8. Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will update the "Last updated" date above when we do.

9. Contact

Questions about our use of cookies can be sent to our support Discord server or by email at privacy@pokal.shop.