Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 29, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
2. How We Use Cookies
Future Proof Challenge uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, account authentication, and remembering your login status.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | User authentication and session management | Session |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Note: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to work.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your preferred color theme | 1 year |
3.4 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies.
| Service | Purpose | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and performance | Google Privacy Policy |
| Stripe | Payment processing security | Stripe Privacy Policy |
4. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All Cookies: Enable all cookie categories
- Manage Preferences: Choose which categories of cookies to allow
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page.
5. Browser Cookie Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu. Here are links to cookie settings for common browsers:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: