1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies such as local storage to remember your preferences.
2. How we use cookies
We group cookies and similar technologies into these categories:
- Strictly necessary — required for login, security, and core functionality. These cannot be disabled through our banner because the site would not work correctly without them.
- Analytics — used to understand how visitors use the website. These are optional and are loaded only if you click Accept in the cookie banner.
3. Cookies and storage we use
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| auth-token | Cookie (HTTP) | Keeps you logged in after Discord authentication | Session / as set by the server |
| haxverse_cookie_consent | Local storage | Stores your analytics cookie choice (accepted or rejected) | Until you clear site data or reset your choice |
| _ga | Cookie (third party) | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | Up to 2 years (if accepted) |
| _ga_* | Cookie (third party) | Google Analytics — session state for measurement ID | Up to 2 years (if accepted) |
Analytics cookies are provided by Google LLC and are not placed unless you give consent.
4. Manage your preferences
When you first visit the site, a banner lets you accept or reject analytics cookies. You can change your choice at any time below:
Your current preference
No preference saved yet.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings (block, delete, or limit cookies). Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from logging in.
5. Third-party services
Optional analytics may involve:
- Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited / Google LLC) — privacy information: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Discord — when you authenticate or use linked features: https://discord.com/privacy
6. Legal basis
- Strictly necessary cookies — Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (service provision) and/or Art. 6(1)(f) (security and operation)
- Analytics cookies — Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), in line with the ePrivacy rules for non-essential cookies
For broader information on how we process personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
7. Updates and contact
We may update this Cookie Policy when our technologies or legal requirements change. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes notice of the revised policy, subject to your rights regarding consent.
Questions? Reach us on our Discord HUB.