Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit them. They allow the site to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status. Cookies are widely used across the internet to make websites work properly and to provide information to site owners.
Cookies We Use
The table below lists the cookies set when you use RankMyGame, along with what each one does and how long it lasts.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rmg_cookie_consent | RankMyGame | Stores your cookie preference | 1 year | Essential |
| Auth session cookie | RankMyGame | Keeps you logged in | Session / 30 days | Essential |
| CSRF token | RankMyGame | Security protection | Session | Essential |
| rmg_ref | RankMyGame | Referral attribution | 30 days | Marketing |
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | Page views and user journeys | 2 years / 24 hours | Analytics |
| PostHog cookies | PostHog | Product analytics, feature flags | 1 year | Analytics |
| Sentry cookies | Sentry | Error tracking, session replay on errors | Session | Analytics |
| Mux cookies | Mux | Video streaming analytics | Session | Essential |
| Stripe cookies | Stripe | Payment fraud prevention | Session | Essential |
| Cloudflare cookies | Cloudflare | Security and bot detection | Session | Essential |
localStorage & Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we use your browser's localStorage to save certain preferences and state. This data stays entirely in your browser and is never transmitted to our servers. We use localStorage for:
- Theme preference (light/dark mode)
- Font size setting
- Reading mode preference
- Forum bookmarks
- Admin UI state
- Offline form queue (so your work is not lost if you go offline)
Managing Your Preferences
When you first visit RankMyGame, a cookie consent banner will appear allowing you to accept or customise which categories of cookies you permit. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the site footer.
You can also control cookies at the browser level. Most browsers let you view, delete, and block cookies through their settings or preferences menu. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of the site from working correctly, such as staying logged in or completing payments.
Third-Party Cookies
Some of the services we use may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies. You can learn more about how these providers handle your data by visiting their privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — Google Privacy Policy
- PostHog — PostHog Privacy Policy
- Sentry — Sentry Privacy Policy
Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Last updated: 7 April 2026
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].