Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how the Total Chess World Championship Tour website (totalchess.com) uses cookies and similar technologies.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in to the admin area.

• Authentication cookies — Used to maintain login sessions for authorized users accessing the admin area. These are not set for regular visitors.

Analytics Cookies

We use Vercel Analytics and Vercel Speed Insights to understand how visitors interact with the Website. These services collect aggregated, anonymous usage data such as page views, load times, and general browser information. They do not use traditional tracking cookies and are designed to be privacy-friendly.

Third-Party Cookies

Our newsletter service (Klaviyo) may set cookies when you interact with the newsletter signup form. These are used to process your subscription and prevent abuse.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored on your device

• Delete individual or all cookies

• Block cookies from specific or all websites

• Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Website (such as admin login).

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies evolves. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at info@totalchess.com.