Cookie Policy

Last Updated: v1.0 (Dec 2025) — 1/7/2026

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Cookie Banner Content

This is a concise, pop-up banner for the top/bottom of pages. It should appear on first visit and include buttons for user choices.

“We Use Cookies to Enhance Your Skill-Based Experience”

Crowbar uses cookies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and improve our skill-based competitions (no tracking for chance or gambling). By continuing, you accept essential cookies. For more, see our Cookie Policy.

Accept All: Allows all cookies.
Reject All: Blocks non-essential cookies.
Customize: Choose categories (e.g., essential, analytics).

Cookie Policy Wording

This is a detailed section for your Privacy Policy. It explains cookie types, purposes, and management, with skill-based emphasis.

Cookie Policy — Last Updated: v1.0 (Dec 2025) — 1/7/2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Crowbar uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and app. Cookies help us provide a seamless skill-based experience (e.g., event entries and dashboards) without elements of chance or gambling. We comply with applicable data laws, including GDPR (for EU/UK), DPDP (for India), UAE Data Law, and US state regulations (e.g., CCPA).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to remember preferences and improve functionality. They do not collect personal data for non-skill purposes.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for platform operation (e.g., login for skill events). Always active; no opt-out.
Analytics Cookies: Track usage to enhance skill-based features (e.g., event performance). Opt-in required.
Functional Cookies: Remember settings (e.g., dashboard views). Opt-in required.
Marketing Cookies: For skill-based promotions (e.g., referral links). Opt-in required.
Third-Party Cookies: From partners (e.g., payment processors) for secure transactions. Managed as per their policies.

How We Use Cookies

To enable skill-based memberships and event entries.
To analyze engagement for improvements (e.g., skill challenge metrics).
To personalize experiences without profiling for chance-based activities.
Cookies are not used for advertising unrelated to skill competitions.

Your Choices and Rights

Manage cookies via your browser settings or our banner.
Withdraw consent anytime; non-essential cookies will be disabled.
For data deletion related to cookies, see our Privacy Policy.

Regional Specifics

UK/EU: Full GDPR rights; no cookies without consent.
UAE: Consent required; report issues to authorities.
India: DPDP-compliant; grievance officer for concerns.
US: State-specific (e.g., CCPA opt-out for analytics in California).

Third-Party Cookies

We use services like Google Analytics (with consent) for skill-focused insights. Their policies apply; we ensure no data sharing for non-skill purposes.

Updates and Contact

We may update this policy; check the “Last Updated” date.

Skill-Based Tie-In

Cookies must support skill events only; avoid any that could imply chance (e.g., no random ad targeting).

Cookie Consent Log Template

Field	Description	Example Value	Compliance Note
Log ID	Unique identifier for the log entry (auto-generated).	LOG-20231205-001	Ensures traceability; required for audits.
User ID	Anonymized user identifier (e.g., hashed email or session ID; no PII if possible).	abc123def456 (hashed)	GDPR/DPDP: Minimize PII; use for skill-based user tracking.
Timestamp	Date and time of consent (UTC).	2023-12-05 14:30:00 UTC	Mandatory for proving consent timing; EU/UK standard.
IP Address	User's IP (anonymized if possible, e.g., last octet masked).	192.168.1.xxx	For location/geo-compliance; UAE/India require regional checks.
Device/Browser Info	Basic device details (e.g., browser type).	Chrome on Windows	Helps verify consent validity; US state logs may require.
Consent Action	User's choice (e.g., Accept All, Reject All, Customize).	Accept All	Core data; log changes/withdrawals separately.
Cookie Categories Consented	List of categories accepted (e.g., Essential, Analytics).	Essential, Analytics	Granular per GDPR; tie to skill-based (e.g., “Analytics for event metrics”).
Banner Version	Version of the cookie banner used.	v1.0 (Dec 2025)	Tracks updates; ensures consent matches current policy.
Withdrawal	Records consent withdrawal details (if applicable).	—	Log withdrawals/updates as separate entries.

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