Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 5, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Similar technologies include localStorage, sessionStorage, and pixel tags (also called web beacons or clear GIFs).
This Cookie Policy explains how I Ching Realm ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit ichingrealm.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
| Category | Purpose | Duration | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the Service to function (e.g., session management, security tokens, oracle state) | Session / up to 24h | No |
| Functional | Remember your preferences (e.g., sound on/off, language, theme settings) | Up to 1 year | Yes (EU/Brazil) |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with the Service (page views, feature usage, error tracking) | Up to 2 years | Yes (EU/Brazil) |
| Marketing / Advertising | Used to deliver relevant ads and track campaign effectiveness | Up to 2 years | Yes (EU/Brazil) |
3. Detailed Cookie List
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to function. They are set in response to your actions such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
iching_session |
Maintains your oracle session state (current hexagram, reading progress) | Session |
iching_csrf |
Cross-Site Request Forgery protection token for API requests | Session |
cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
iching_prefs |
Remembers your preferences (sound volume, animation speed, theme) | 1 year |
iching_lang |
Stores your language preference | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Service so we can improve it.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
iching_anon |
Anonymized usage statistics (features used, error rates) | 6 months |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If we introduce them in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent before deployment.
4. Local Storage & Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we use the following technologies:
- localStorage: Used to cache oracle reading results and hexagram data during your session, so you can revisit readings without re-generating them. Data is stored on your device only and is not transmitted to our servers.
- sessionStorage: Used temporarily during the oracle casting ritual to track coin toss results and hexagram assembly state. Cleared when you close the browser tab.
- Canvas/WebGL: Used for visual effects (particle systems, smoke, vortex animations). These do not store personal data but may use GPU fingerprinting-like techniques for rendering. We do not use canvas fingerprinting for tracking purposes.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data. Google sets cookies (
_ga,_ga_*) on your device. Google Analytics data is processed under Google's privacy policy. We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymization and data retention set to 14 months. Google's Privacy Policy - AI API Provider: When you request an AI Deep Reading, your question is sent to our AI provider. The provider may set technical cookies as part of their API infrastructure. We do not control these cookies; they are governed by the provider's own cookie policy.
- Payment Provider: If you make a purchase, our payment processor may set cookies for fraud prevention and session management. These are governed by the payment provider's privacy policy.
We do not allow third-party advertising networks, social media platforms, or data brokers to set cookies on our Service.
6. Your Consent Choices
6.1 EU / EEA (ePrivacy Directive & GDPR)
Under the EU ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC, as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC), we require your consent before setting non-essential cookies. When you first visit our Service, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
You may change your consent preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon in the footer or by clearing your cookies (note: this will reset your consent preferences).
6.2 Brazil (LGPD)
Under the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD, Law No. 13,709/2018), cookies that involve the processing of personal data require your consent, except when processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the controller or for the proper functioning of the service. We follow the same consent mechanism described in Section 6.1 for Brazilian users.
6.3 United States / California (CCPA)
The CCPA does not require cookie consent but grants you the right to opt out of the "sale" of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information. You have the right to request that we delete your personal information collected through cookies. See our CCPA Compliance page for details on exercising this right.
6.4 Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for major browsers:
Please note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of the Service. If you disable strictly necessary cookies, the oracle may not function correctly.
7. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal to websites. There is currently no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. When we detect a DNT signal from your browser, we honor it by disabling analytics tracking. However, strictly necessary cookies will still be set to ensure the Service functions properly.
8. Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Global Privacy Control (GPC) is a browser signal that indicates your preference to opt out of personal data sale and sharing. If we detect a GPC signal, we treat it as an opt-out request under the CCPA. We do not sell or share your personal information for advertising purposes, so GPC primarily affects our analytics tracking.
9. Cookie Retention
Cookies are retained for the durations specified in Section 3. After the retention period expires, cookies are automatically deleted by your browser. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
You may manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where required, seek your renewed consent.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your rights regarding cookie-based data processing, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@ichingrealm.com
- For LGPD inquiries: See our LGPD Compliance page
- For CCPA inquiries: See our CCPA Compliance page
- For GDPR inquiries: See our GDPR Compliance page