Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 06, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. What The Hack uses browser localStorage (similar to cookies) to enhance your experience.

How We Use Cookies

We use minimal browser storage for essential functionality only:

Essential Storage

  • Theme Preference: Stores your dark/light mode choice
  • Storage Type: localStorage (not traditional cookies)
  • Duration: Persistent until manually cleared
  • Purpose: Remember your visual preference

What We DON'T Use

To protect your privacy, we explicitly do NOT use:

  • ❌ Analytics cookies
  • ❌ Advertising cookies
  • ❌ Tracking cookies
  • ❌ Third-party cookies
  • ❌ Marketing cookies
  • ❌ Social media cookies

Types of Storage We Use

Type Purpose Duration Required
localStorage: theme Store dark/light mode preference Persistent Essential

Managing Your Storage

You have full control over browser storage:

How to Clear Storage:

  • Chrome/Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data → Cookies and site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove

Note: Clearing storage will reset your theme preference to the default (dark mode).

Third-Party Cookies

What The Hack does not use any third-party cookies. However:

  • OSINT challenges may link to external websites
  • External sites may use their own cookies
  • We have no control over third-party cookie policies
  • Please review external sites' cookie policies

Your Consent

By using What The Hack, you consent to our minimal use of browser storage for essential functionality. Since we only use essential storage for theme preferences:

  • No cookie consent banner is required
  • Storage is necessary for basic functionality
  • You can clear storage at any time
  • No personal data is collected

Privacy-First Approach

We believe in privacy by design:

  • ✅ Minimal data collection
  • ✅ No tracking or analytics
  • ✅ No advertising cookies
  • ✅ Complete user control
  • ✅ Transparent practices

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Credits

What The Hack was created by:

  • Designer: Juliette BELLEC & Martin TINCQ
  • Web Marketing: LÊa GUIHENEUF
  • Developer: Nicolas ROUILLE (Ranga_T)

Domain Owner: Nicolas ROUILLE (Ranga_T)

Questions?

If you have questions about our cookie policy or data practices, please contact us through our official channels.