Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making it easier to visit the site again and making the site more useful to you.

2. How Wave2.Club Uses Cookies

Wave2.Club is designed to minimize cookie usage for privacy reasons. We use cookies only where essential, and rely on more private browser storage methods (sessionStorage and localStorage) for other functionality where possible. Our data storage methods fall into several categories:

3. Data Storage We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
csrf_token	Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks when submitting forms or making API requests	Session	Security

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
_ga	Google Analytics - Used to distinguish users and generate statistical data	2 years	Third-party
_gid	Google Analytics - Used to distinguish users for 24 hours	24 hours	Third-party

3.3 Browser Storage (Not Cookies)

For privacy and security reasons, we use browser storage mechanisms instead of cookies for many functions:

Storage Key	Purpose	Storage Type	Duration
token	Authentication token for logged-in users	sessionStorage	Browser session (cleared on close)
email	User email for authentication	sessionStorage	Browser session (cleared on close)
userId	User identifier for API calls	sessionStorage	Browser session (cleared on close)
cookie_consent	Your cookie preferences	localStorage	Persistent (until cleared)
theme_preference	UI theme settings	localStorage	Persistent (until cleared)

4. Third-Party Services

We use limited trusted third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For anonymous website usage statistics (when enabled)
• CDN Services: For faster loading of static resources like fonts and icons

5. Browser Controls

You can manage cookies and site data through your browser settings:

5.1 Popular Browser Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

5.2 Clearing Browser Storage

To clear localStorage and sessionStorage:

• Use your browser's "Clear browsing data" feature
• Select "Cookies and site data" option
• This will clear cookies, localStorage, and sessionStorage

6. Impact of Disabling Storage

Disabling or clearing storage may affect your experience on Wave2.Club:

• Essential Cookies: The website's security features may not function properly
• Analytics: We cannot improve the service based on usage data
• SessionStorage: You will be logged out and need to sign in again
• LocalStorage: Your preferences will be reset to defaults

7. Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or technologies. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users through email or website notifications for material changes
• Request new consent where required by law

8. Legal Basis

Our use of cookies is based on:

• Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest for website security and functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Your consent (can be withdrawn)
• Browser Storage: Legitimate interest for functionality and session management