1. Introduction
CIRKUITBREAKER.env ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
By using our website and services, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and web beacons to enhance your experience and provide essential functionality on our platform.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Authentication Cookies: Store your login session and authentication status
- Security Cookies: Help protect against security threats and unauthorized access
- Session Cookies: Maintain your session state and preferences during your visit
- CSRF Protection Cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks
- Cookie Consent Cookies: Remember your cookie preferences
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- User Preferences: Remember your interface mode (GUI/CLI), theme colors, and display settings
- Radial Menu Settings: Store your custom radial menu shortcuts and configurations
- Feature Unlocks: Track your skill progression and unlocked features
- Language and Region: Remember your language preferences and regional settings
- Notification Settings: Store your push notification preferences
3.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Usage Analytics: Track which pages are visited most frequently
- Error Monitoring: Help identify and fix technical issues
- Performance Metrics: Monitor page load times and user experience
- Security Analytics: Track security events and potential threats
3.4 Security and Monitoring Cookies
These cookies are essential for maintaining platform security:
- Security Violation Tracking: Monitor and log security-related events
- Rate Limiting: Prevent abuse and ensure fair usage
- Session Monitoring: Track user sessions for security purposes
- Ban and Restriction Tracking: Maintain records of user restrictions
4. Specific Cookies We Use
4.1 Authentication and Session Cookies
- next-auth.session-token: Stores your authentication session
- next-auth.csrf-token: Protects against CSRF attacks
- auth-token: JWT token for API authentication
- session-id: Unique session identifier
4.2 User Preference Cookies
- userTheme: Stores your theme color preferences
- interfaceMode: Remembers your preferred interface mode
- radialMenuConfig: Stores radial menu customizations
- notificationPreferences: Your notification settings
4.3 Security and Monitoring Cookies
- security-events: Tracks security-related activities
- rate-limit: Manages rate limiting for API requests
- ban-status: Tracks user ban and restriction status
- session-activity: Monitors user session activity
4.4 PWA and Application Cookies
- pwa-install-status: Tracks PWA installation status
- offline-mode: Manages offline functionality
- app-settings: Stores application-specific settings
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place their own cookies on your device. These services include:
- Discord OAuth: For authentication and user management
- Analytics Services: To understand website usage and performance
- Security Services: For threat detection and protection
- CDN Services: For content delivery and performance optimization
These third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective service providers. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Set preferences for different types of cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
6.2 Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Learn more about our cookie usage
6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website:
- Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic functionality
- Disabling functional cookies may reset your preferences and settings
- Security cookies are necessary for account protection and cannot be disabled
- Some features may not work properly without certain cookies
7. Cookie Retention Periods
Different types of cookies have different retention periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Authentication Cookies: Typically expire after 30 days or when you log out
- Preference Cookies: May persist for up to 1 year
- Security Cookies: May be retained for extended periods for security purposes
- Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us through our support channels or by reaching out to our security team.
For more information about our data practices, please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.