1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include:

• Security cookies: Protect against malicious attacks
• Load balancing cookies: Ensure the website loads quickly
• Session cookies: Remember your preferences during your visit

2.2 What We DON'T Use

We do NOT use:

• Advertising cookies
• Social media tracking cookies
• Analytics cookies (like Google Analytics)
• Marketing cookies
• Behavioral tracking cookies
• Cross-site tracking cookies

3. How We Use Cookies

The minimal cookies we use serve these purposes:

• Website Security: Protect against bots and malicious attacks
• Performance: Ensure the website loads quickly and reliably
• Functionality: Remember your settings during your session

We do NOT use cookies to:

• Track your browsing behavior
• Create advertising profiles
• Share data with third parties
• Identify you personally

4. Local Storage

Our prophecy generator may use your browser's local storage to:

• Remember your recent prophecy settings (temporarily)
• Store font preferences if you upload custom fonts
• Cache images for better performance

5. Third-Party Cookies

5.1 Cloudflare Cookies

Our website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages, which may set cookies for:

• DDoS protection
• Bot management
• Performance optimization
• Security verification

These cookies are essential for website functionality and security.

5.2 No Other Third-Party Cookies

We do not allow any other third-party services to set cookies on our website.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies: This may break website functionality
• Block third-party cookies: Recommended for privacy
• Clear cookies: Remove existing cookies
• View cookies: See what cookies are stored

6.2 Cookie Management by Browser

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

6.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you block essential cookies:

• The website may not load properly
• Security features may not work
• Performance may be reduced
• Some features may be unavailable

7. Cookie Consent

By using our website, you consent to the use of essential cookies necessary for functionality and security.

We don't need additional consent for:

• Analytics cookies (we don't use them)
• Marketing cookies (we don't use them)
• Advertising cookies (we don't use them)

8. International Compliance

8.1 GDPR Compliance (EU)

We comply with GDPR by:

• Using only essential cookies
• Not tracking personal data
• Providing clear information about cookie usage
• Respecting user privacy rights

8.2 CCPA Compliance (California)

We comply with CCPA by:

• Not selling personal information (we don't collect it)
• Not sharing data with third parties
• Providing transparent cookie information

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect:

• Changes in cookie usage
• New legal requirements
• Updates to hosting services
• Improvements to privacy protection

Any changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about our cookie policy:

• Review this policy for detailed information
• Check our Privacy Policy for related information
• Remember: we use minimal cookies and respect your privacy