Cookie Policy
This policy explains how ReadyRaider uses cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Table of Contents
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in: Remember your authentication status across sessions
- Remember your preferences: Store settings like theme, language, and timezone
- Improve security: Protect against unauthorized access and fraud
- Analyze usage: Understand how visitors use our Services to improve them
- Deliver relevant ads: Show ads that may be relevant to your interests (if applicable)
- Measure performance: Track tournament participation and feature usage
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies into four types based on their purpose:
3.1 Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly. Cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session | Maintains user session state | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| auth_token | Authentication and authorization | 30 days |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Functional Cookies
Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your theme preference (dark/light) | 1 year |
| language | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
| timezone | Displays times in your local timezone | 1 year |
| sidebar_state | Remembers sidebar collapse state | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| plausible_* | Plausible Analytics - privacy-friendly analytics | 1 year |
3.4 Advertising Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign performance.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_* | Google Ads conversion tracking | 90 days |
| IDE | DoubleClick - ad targeting | 13 months |
| NID | Google - stores preferences for ads | 6 months |
| fr | Facebook - ad delivery and measurement | 3 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
4.1 Analytics Services
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand website traffic and usage patterns. Privacy Policy
- Plausible Analytics: Privacy-friendly analytics alternative. Privacy Policy
4.2 Advertising Services
- Google AdSense: Displays relevant advertisements. Ad Policy
4.3 Authentication Services
- Discord: OAuth authentication provider. Privacy Policy
4.4 Infrastructure Services
- Cloudflare: Security and performance optimization. Privacy Policy
- Vercel: Website hosting and deployment. Privacy Policy
5. Mobile App Tracking
Our mobile applications use similar tracking technologies:
5.1 Analytics SDKs
- Firebase Analytics: App usage and performance monitoring
- Crashlytics: Crash reporting and stability tracking
5.2 Advertising Identifiers
Our apps may use mobile advertising identifiers (IDFA on iOS, Advertising ID on Android) for analytics and advertising purposes. You can reset or limit these identifiers in your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads
5.3 App Tracking Transparency (iOS)
On iOS 14.5+, we request your permission before tracking your activity across apps and websites. You can change this permission in Settings → Privacy → Tracking.
6. Discord Bot Data
Our Discord bot does not use cookies but collects certain data necessary for functionality:
- Server and channel identifiers
- User identifiers for command processing
- Message content for bot commands only
- Interaction data (button clicks, selections)
This data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Discord's terms of service.
8. Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
8.1 Opt-Out Tools
You can also use these tools to manage tracking:
9. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that your activity not be tracked.
Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Updates will be indicated by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: