Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 6, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, phone, or tablet when you visit. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your login status, preferences, and what you clicked on.
Cookies are not viruses. They cannot access your hard drive or steal personal information directly. There are session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (remain until they expire).
Why We Use Cookies
- Authentication: keep you logged in without re-entering your password on every page
- Saving your work: restore tier list drafts if your browser crashes
- Preferences: remember view settings and editor choices
- Security: detect fraud and vote manipulation
- Analytics: understand how people use TheTierMaker (Google Analytics)
- Advertising: show relevant ads via Google AdSense
For more about personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Keeps you logged in during your visit | Session |
| auth_token | Remembers you when you return | 30 days |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| tierlist_draft | Saves your in-progress tier list | 24 hours |
Can I disable these? No. Blocking strictly necessary cookies prevents login and tier list creation.
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
Cookies such as _ga, _gid, and _gat track page views and usage patterns. Opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
Cookies such as __gads and __gac show relevant ads. Opt out at adssettings.google.com.
Third-Party Cookies
Google places analytics and advertising cookies. Social platforms may place cookies when you share tier lists. Embedded content (YouTube, etc.) may also set cookies we do not control.
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all let you block or delete cookies in privacy settings. Blocking all cookies prevents account creation, login, and tier list saving.
Opting Out of Personalized Ads
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. We update the date at the top and post a notice on our website for material changes.
Contact Us
Email: privacy@thetiermaker.com (subject: Cookie Policy Question)
Governed by our Terms of Service.