Last updated: May 2026 · Effective from: May 2026
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information between page loads. We also use localStorage, a similar browser mechanism that stores data locally without expiry and without sending it to the server with each request.
These cookies are required for the Service to function. You cannot opt out of them without also opting out of the Service itself.
| Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | HTTP Cookie | Session | Keeps you logged in during your visit. Deleted when you close the browser. |
The following values are stored in your browser's localStorage. They are never sent to our server; they exist only on your device to remember your interface preferences.
| Key | Values | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| chessdash-theme | dark / light | Remembers your colour theme preference. |
| chessdash-lang | es / en / fr | Remembers your language preference. |
| chessdash-cc | username | Remembers your Chess.com username to avoid re-entering it. |
| chessdash-li | username | Remembers your Lichess username. |
| chessdash-fide | FIDE ID | Remembers your FIDE ID. |
QueenDash does not use:
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that deleting the session cookie will log you out. Common browser help pages:
To clear localStorage data for QueenDash, open your browser's developer tools (usually F12), go to Application → Local Storage → queendash.com and delete the keys listed above. Alternatively, clearing your browser's site data will remove all localStorage for all sites.
If we introduce new cookies or storage, we will update this page and the date above. Any new non-essential cookies would require your explicit consent before being set.
For cookie-related questions:
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