Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 25, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites. We also use localStorage (browser-based storage) which works similarly. This policy covers both.
Cookies We Use
| Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| kykez_token | Essential | JWT authentication token — keeps you logged in | 30 days |
| kykez_user | Essential | Cached user data (username, display name, coins) | Session |
| kykez_theme | Essential | Your light/dark theme preference | 1 year |
| kykez_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
| _ga, _gid, __gads | Advertising | Google AdSense — personalised advertising measurement and frequency capping | Up to 13 months |
| IDE, ANID | Advertising | Google DoubleClick — ad delivery and targeting | Up to 13 months |
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They include authentication tokens, theme preferences, and consent records.
Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
With your consent, we load Google AdSense which sets advertising cookies to:
- Show you relevant advertisements
- Measure ad performance and frequency
- Prevent the same ad from showing too many times
Google AdSense uses cookies set by Google LLC, governed by Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of personalised ads at google.com/settings/ads or via the Digital Advertising Alliance.
Kykez+ subscribers do not receive any advertising cookies — AdSense is not loaded for premium subscribers.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie consent at any time by:
- Clearing your browser's local storage for kykez.com
- Using your browser's built-in cookie controls
- Installing a browser extension like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger
Note: clearing essential cookies will log you out.
Contact
Questions about our cookie usage: privacy@kykez.com