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How ChromaChecker Uses Cookies
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
Required for website functionality and cannot be disabled:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Session management, keeps you logged in | Session |
| cc_cookie_accept | Remembers your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
Legal basis: These cookies are strictly necessary for service delivery and do not require consent.
Functional Cookies (Preferences)
Remember user settings — set only after explicit user consent:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| datalogger_range | Graph display preferences | 1 year |
| fountainlogger_range | Graph display preferences | 1 year |
| icc_ref_color | Color reference preferences | 1 year |
| view_show | Display settings | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
Uses Google Analytics 4 tracking:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Unique user identification | Up to 2 years |
| _ga_<ID> | Session state maintenance | Up to 2 years |
| _gid | User distinction | Up to 24 hours |
| _gat | Request rate throttling | Up to 1 minute |
Data collected: Pages visited, time spent, browser/device type, geographic region, referral source. IP Anonymization: Enabled — your full IP address is not stored. International data transfers involving Google Analytics are protected through Standard Contractual Clauses and additional safeguards.
Your Cookie Choices
Consent Management
The cookie banner offers: Accept All; Essential Only; Manage Preferences. You can review or change your preferences at any time using the button below. Withdrawal of consent takes effect immediately and does not affect prior lawful processing.
Browser Settings
Control cookies via:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
- Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security
Blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly.
Opt-Out of Google Analytics
Users can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Cookies
Some pages may include content from third-party services that set their own cookies. This includes Google Analytics (https://policies.google.com/privacy). ChromaChecker cannot access third-party cookies, and third parties cannot access our cookies.
Do Not Track (DNT)
ChromaChecker does not respond to DNT signals. The use of non-essential and analytics cookies is governed exclusively by the cookie consent banner and user-selected preferences.
Cookie Retention
- Session cookies: Deleted when browser closes
- Preference cookies: 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years (subject to configuration)
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be announced via a new cookie consent prompt.
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