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Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies we use on chalktrainingground.com and how to control them. It sits alongside our Privacy Policy and forms part of our commitment to handling your data fairly under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data .
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They let a site remember information between visits (such as a logged-in session or a preference), or collect anonymous usage data to help the site work better. "Similar technologies" includes localStorage entries, pixels, and tags.
2. Cookies we set directly
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
ctg-theme | localStorage — remembers your Board / Chalk theme choice. | Strictly necessary | Persistent (until cleared) |
3. Analytics cookies (third-party)
We use Google Analytics 4 (Google Ireland Ltd and Google LLC) to understand, in aggregate, how visitors use the site. Google sets the cookies below; we never see your personal identifiers.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes individual visitors. | 2 years |
_ga_WHJBPG9TWS | GA4 session and campaign state. | 2 years |
_gid | Distinguishes individual visitors (24-hour scope). | 24 hours |
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all sites by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on .
4. Embedded third-party services
Some pages on the site embed services from third parties. When you interact with these embeds, the relevant provider may set cookies under its own policy. They include:
- Glofox — class schedule and membership booking on /classes and /memberships. See the Glofox Privacy Policy .
- Google Maps — embedded map on /contact. Subject to Google's privacy policy.
- Meta / Instagram — Instagram post imagery shown on the home page and event recaps. Subject to Meta's privacy policy.
- YouTube — event recap videos shown on /events. Subject to Google's privacy policy.
If you don't interact with these embeds, they do not set identifying cookies on your device.
5. Managing cookies
You can accept, refuse or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Useful links:
Disabling cookies will not stop you using the site, but some embedded features (especially Glofox bookings) may behave differently.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the latest revision.
7. Contact
Questions about how we use cookies: chalktrainingground@gmail.com · +971 50 771 2818 .