Cookie Policy
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small files that are stored on your device when you browse a website.
They serve to:
- improve user experience
- remember preferences
- keep the session active
- ensure proper functioning of the Platform
Cookies can be first-party (from FiveRank) or third-party (from integrated external services).
2. Types of cookies used by FiveRank
FiveRank only uses necessary cookies to provide stable and secure functionality, along with some optional cookies for statistical analysis if the user accepts them in the banner.
The categories are detailed below:
2.1. Strictly necessary cookies (MANDATORY)
These cookies enable:
- login
- user verification
- system security
- Platform operation
- keeping the session open
- detecting anomalous behavior (anti-smurf, anti-bot)
These cookies do not require consent, according to regulations.
Examples:
session_id(maintains user session)auth_token(verifies you remain logged in)lang(remembers selected language)cookies_accepted(prevents showing the banner again)
2.2. Preference cookies (OPTIONAL)
They remember website settings:
- theme (dark/light)
- language
- list or filter order
- ranking display preferences
Only saved if the user accepts them.
2.3. Analytics cookies (OPTIONAL)
These cookies collect anonymous information about how the Platform is used:
- pages visited
- visit duration
- approximate country
- technical errors
FiveRank may use, if activated, services such as:
- Google Analytics
- Cloudflare Analytics
- or internal proprietary systems
These cookies are not installed without user consent.
2.4. Third-party cookies
FiveRank may integrate external services such as:
- Discord OAuth (for account verification)
- Stripe / PayPal (for Fivotes and VIP payments)
- ReCAPTCHA if used during registration
- Anti-bot protection tools
These services may install their own technical cookies.
FiveRank does not control third-party cookies, but they are only activated during the processes that require them (such as logging in via Discord or purchasing Fivotes).
3. What do we use cookies for on FiveRank?
We use cookies to:
- enable basic Platform functionality
- keep your session active
- remember your preferences
- improve security
- provide a faster and more stable experience
- collect anonymous statistics (if you accept these cookies)
We do NOT use cookies for:
- behavioral advertising
- selling information to third parties
- tracking activity outside FiveRank
- creating commercial profiles related to your real identity
4. How can you manage or delete cookies?
You can:
- accept all cookies
- reject all non-essential cookies
- configure your preferences from the initial banner
- delete cookies at any time from your browser
Examples of how to do it:
On Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other data → Clear data
On Firefox:
Options → Privacy → Cookies and site data
On Safari:
Preferences → Privacy → Manage data
WARNING
If you disable necessary cookies, FiveRank may NOT function properly.
5. Cookies installed by FiveRank
| Type | Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necessary | session_id | Maintain user session | Session |
| Necessary | auth_token | Internal user verification | Session |
| Necessary | cookies_accepted | Know if you accepted the banner | 365 days |
| Preference | lang | Remember language | 365 days |
| Preference | theme | Dark/light theme | 365 days |
| Analytics (if accepted) | analytics_* | Anonymous statistics | Variable |
Actual names may vary depending on the backend.
6. Common third-party cookies
If the user performs actions such as:
- logging in with Discord
- purchasing Fivotes or VIP with Stripe / PayPal
External services may install technical cookies such as:
| Service | Use | Cookie type |
|---|---|---|
| Discord OAuth | Authentication | Technical |
| Stripe | Payment processing | Technical / security |
| PayPal | Payment processing | Technical / security |
| Google reCAPTCHA | Anti-bot protection | Technical |
These cookies are managed by said providers.
7. Legal basis for cookie use
Necessary cookies: legitimate interest (security and operation)
Optional cookies: user consent
We do not install any NON-necessary cookie without your explicit authorization.
8. Acceptance, rejection, or revocation of consent
From the cookie banner you can:
- accept all cookies
- reject all non-essential cookies
- customize by categories
Consent can be withdrawn at any time by contacting:
9. Modifications to this Policy
FiveRank may update this Cookie Policy in case of:
- legal changes
- technical changes
- incorporation of new tools
The new update date will be notified.