Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, analyze usage, and improve your experience.

2. Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary

These cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality like authentication, session management, and security.

• nuxt-session — Maintains your login session (session duration)
• mt_cookie_consent — Records your cookie preferences (1 year)

Functional

Enhance your experience by remembering preferences. Enabled with your consent.

• helper_lang — Your helper language for translations (1 year)
• mt_onboarding_* — Your learning profile and study schedule (persistent)
• mt_theme — Display theme preference (1 year)

Analytics & Performance

Help us understand how visitors use the platform so we can improve it. Enabled with your consent.

• Page view tracking (anonymized)
• Feature usage statistics
• Performance monitoring
• Per-checkpoint active study time (how long you spend on each learning step) to improve content pacing — the timer pauses when the tab is hidden or you are idle

Retention: up to 26 months (per-checkpoint timing up to 24 months, then aggregated or deleted).

Marketing & Communications

Used only if you opt in. Allow us to send relevant learning tips and product updates.

Retention: up to 12 months.

3. Local Storage & IndexedDB

Mandarin Temple uses browser local storage and IndexedDB (via Dexie) to support offline functionality. This includes:

• Study progress and checkpoint data
• Cached dictionary entries for offline access
• Spaced repetition card states
• Onboarding profile and schedule

This data stays on your device and is synced to our servers only when you are logged in.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use cookies from:

• Google Fonts — to load typefaces (Noto Sans SC, Quicksand, Playfair Display)
• Stripe — for payment processing (only on checkout pages)

We do not use advertising trackers or social media pixels.

5. Managing Your Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking "Cookie Settings" in the site footer
• Clearing cookies in your browser settings
• Using your browser's built-in cookie management tools

Disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality, particularly offline features.

6. Data Deletion

To delete all locally stored data, visit your My Account page and click "Delete All Data." This removes all local storage, IndexedDB data, and cookies set by Mandarin Temple.

7. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies, contact contact@mandarintemple.com.