Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 10, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how FencingBuddies ("we", "us", or "our"), a service operated by Indicus AI LLC, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at fencingbuddies.com.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit. We also use browser local storage, which works similarly but stays on your device.

Cookies We Use

Essential Required for the site to work — always active
Cookie Purpose Duration
session Keeps you logged in and maintains your session as you navigate the site. Until you log out or close your browser
csrf_token Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks. This is a security measure that ensures form submissions come from our site. Session
fb_cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences so we don't ask you again on every visit. 1 year
Functional Improve your experience — you can opt out
Technology Purpose Duration
Local storage
lastAnnouncementsViewed		 Remembers which coach announcements you've already read so the notification bell only shows new ones. Persistent (until cleared)

If you reject functional cookies, announcements will appear as "new" each time you reload the page. The site still works normally.

Third-Party Services Used by external services we rely on
Service Purpose More Info
Stripe Processes subscription payments securely. Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention and payment authentication. These are essential because payments cannot function without them. Stripe Privacy Policy
Cloudflare Provides security and performance optimization for our website. May set cookies for bot detection and DDoS protection. Cloudflare Privacy Policy

These services are essential to how FencingBuddies operates. Stripe and Cloudflare cookies cannot be disabled without breaking core site functionality. Our video content links to YouTube externally and does not embed YouTube players, so no YouTube cookies are set on our site.

What We Don't Do

We want to be clear about what we don't do with cookies:

  • We do not use Google Analytics or any analytics tracking tools.
  • We do not serve ads or use advertising cookies.
  • We do not sell your data to third parties.
  • We do not track you across other websites.

Managing Your Preferences

When you first visit FencingBuddies, a cookie banner lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:

  • Clearing your browser cookies for fencingbuddies.com, which will cause the banner to reappear on your next visit.
  • Using your browser's built-in cookie settings to block or delete specific cookies.
Browser cookie settings

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, the cookie consent banner will reappear so you can review and update your preferences. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at admin@fencingbuddies.com.

FencingBuddies is a service by Indicus AI LLC. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.