Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. TheBadGamer uses a minimal set of cookies to operate the platform, remember your preferences, and — with your consent — understand how features are used so we can improve them.

Essential Cookies

Always Active

Name	Purpose	Duration
tbg_token	Authentication JWT — keeps you logged in	Session / 7 days (remember me)
tbg_refresh	Refresh token for seamless re-authentication	30 days
tbg_cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent choice	1 year

Preference Cookies

Always Active

Name	Purpose	Duration
tbg_sidebar	Remembers sidebar collapsed/expanded state	Persistent (localStorage)
tbg_theme	Theme preference (dark mode only currently)	Persistent (localStorage)
tbg_currency	Preferred display currency	Persistent (localStorage)

Analytics Cookies

Optional — requires consent

Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics — distinguishes users. Used to understand feature usage and improve the platform.	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics session persistence	2 years

Third-Party Services

→Google Analytics 4 — Only loaded with your consent. Data is anonymized. You can opt out anytime via the cookie banner or browser extension.
→Razorpay / Stripe — Payment processors. Their own cookies apply only during checkout on their hosted pages. We do not control those cookies.
→Google AdSense — Ad slots are only active if an admin has configured ad units in the platform. Pro users never see ads. If ads are active, Google AdSense may set its own cookies.

How to Control Cookies

→Cookie banner — When you first visit, our cookie banner lets you accept all or essential-only cookies.
→Browser settings — You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time. This may affect platform functionality (e.g., you will be logged out).
→Google Analytics opt-out — Install the GA opt-out browser add-on.
→Reset your choice — Clear your localStorage (key: tbg_cookie_consent) to see the consent banner again.

Questions about cookies or your data? contact@thebadgamer.in or read our full Privacy Policy.