Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 17, 2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, understanding how you use our site, and improving our services.
How We Use Cookies
Fight Club Tech uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (authentication, security)
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site to improve functionality
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous information about site usage through Google Analytics
- Marketing Cookies: Track your browsing across sites to deliver relevant advertisements
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off:
- Authentication: Maintain your logged-in session (Clerk)
- Security: Protect against CSRF attacks and ensure secure connections
- Load Balancing: Distribute traffic efficiently across servers
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand site usage:
- _ga: Distinguishes unique users (2 years expiry)
- _gid: Distinguishes unique users (24 hours expiry)
- _gat: Throttles request rate (1 minute expiry)
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality:
- Theme Preference: Remember if you prefer light or dark mode
- Language: Store your preferred language setting
- Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and usage statistics
- Clerk: Authentication and user management
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, please note that:
- Some features of the website may not function properly
- You may need to manually adjust settings on each visit
- Your preferences will not be remembered between sessions
- Authentication may not work, preventing you from signing in
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Fight Club Tech, Privacy Team