Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 14, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how CodeChapter uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our service. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, CodeChapter) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website.

Why We Use Cookies

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our service to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our service.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.

  • Authentication: Used to identify you when you sign in and keep you signed in
  • Security: Used to protect your account and prevent fraud
  • Session Management: Used to maintain your session state across pages

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 30 days

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.

  • Preferences: Remember your settings like theme (light/dark mode)
  • Language: Remember your language preferences
  • UI State: Remember expanded/collapsed sections and view preferences

Duration: Up to 1 year

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • Usage Data: Track pages visited and features used
  • Performance: Measure page load times and performance metrics
  • Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues
  • User Flow: Understand how users navigate through the site

Duration: Up to 2 years

Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third parties that may set cookies on your device:

  • GitHub: For authentication and OAuth flow
  • MongoDB Atlas: For secure data storage and retrieval

Duration: Varies by third party

Local Storage and Session Storage

In addition to cookies, we also use browser local storage and session storage to enhance your experience:

  • Local Storage: Stores your theme preferences and UI settings
  • Session Storage: Temporarily stores data during your browsing session

Unlike cookies, data in local storage and session storage is not transmitted to our servers with every request.

How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Only accept first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Notify you when a cookie is being set

Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our service may not function properly. Essential cookies are required for the service to work, and blocking them will prevent you from using certain features.

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but we are committed to providing you with meaningful choices about the information collected through cookies.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

More Information

For more information about how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to transparency about the data we collect and how we use it. You always have control over your cookie preferences.