Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 26, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Maintains your session (login state, CSRF protection) | Session |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics - helps us understand how visitors use the site | 2 years |
3. Types of Cookies
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as session management and security. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as the website cannot function without them.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with the site - such as which pages are visited most and how users navigate. Google Analytics uses cookies (_ga, _ga_*) to collect anonymous usage data. This data is processed by Google; see Google's Privacy Policy. We do not use Facebook Pixel or any other tracking services.
4. Third-Party Services
Our website loads resources from the following third-party services:
- Google Fonts: for typography (Inter, Bebas Neue) - Google may set cookies; see Google's Privacy Policy
- unpkg.com: for the Lucide icon library - a CDN that does not set cookies
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Set preferences for certain types of cookies
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly.
Common browser cookie settings:
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as we add new features or services. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at support@theboard.gg.