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)
- i18n_locale — Stores your language preference (1 year)
- 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.
