Cookie Policy
This policy explains how The Game Traders uses cookies and similar technologies.
Last updated: February 25, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website operators useful information.
Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixels. Throughout this policy, we refer to all of these collectively as "cookies."
2. Cookies We Use
We use a minimal set of cookies, focused on keeping the Platform functional and secure. We do not use advertising cookies or sell data collected through cookies to third parties.
| Category | Purpose | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Authentication, security, core functionality | Yes |
| Functional | Preferences, theme, and session state | Yes |
| Analytics | Usage patterns to improve the Platform | No |
| Advertising | None — we do not use advertising cookies | |
3. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Platform to function. Without them, you cannot sign in, make purchases, or use core features. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Supabase authentication session. Keeps you signed in securely. | Session / 1 year |
| sb-*-auth-token-code-verifier | PKCE code verifier for secure authentication flow. | Session |
4. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience. They are used by the Platform itself, not by third parties.
| Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| auth-storage | Zustand persisted store for authentication state (user profile, sign-in status). | Persistent |
| notification-storage | Zustand persisted store for notification preferences and unread count. | Persistent |
| recently-viewed-storage | Stores recently viewed listings for quick access. | Persistent |
| theme | Your light/dark mode preference. | Persistent |
5. Analytics Cookies
We may use privacy-focused analytics to understand how users interact with the Platform. This helps us identify issues, improve features, and make better decisions about the product.
If analytics are enabled, we use tools that respect user privacy:
- No personal data is collected or stored in analytics
- No cross-site tracking or fingerprinting
- Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized
- We do not share analytics data with advertisers
6. Third-Party Cookies
The following third-party services may set cookies when you use the Platform:
Stripe
Stripe may set cookies during the checkout process and seller onboarding for fraud prevention, payment processing, and security. These cookies are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.
Supabase
Supabase provides our authentication and database services. Authentication cookies are set to manage your session securely. See Supabase's Privacy Policy.
7. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. You can also configure your browser to block cookies or warn you before a cookie is set. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
Clearing local storage
Functional data stored in your browser's local storage (like theme preference and notification settings) can be cleared through your browser's developer tools or settings under "Site Data" or "Storage."
Signing out
Signing out of your account will clear your authentication session. Your local preferences (theme, notification settings) will remain until you manually clear them.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.
If we make material changes, we will notify you through a notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@thegametraders.com
Contact Page: thegametraders.com/contact