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Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 22, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how DISBOARD uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on disboard.online. It also explains how you can manage your cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They serve many functions, such as remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and enabling advertising. Similar technologies include web beacons (pixel tags), local storage, and device fingerprinting.

2. Cookies We Use

We group cookies into four categories:

Strictly Necessary

These cookies are essential for the site to function. They cannot be disabled.

Always Active
Cookie NamePurposeDuration
sessionMaintains your login session after Discord OAuth.Session
csrf_tokenProtects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.Session

Functional

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.

Optional
Cookie NamePurposeDuration
themeRemembers your preferred colour theme (if applicable).1 year
langRemembers your language preference.1 year

Analytics

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site so we can improve it. Data is aggregated and anonymised.

Optional
Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_plausiblePrivacy-respecting analytics (Plausible Analytics). No personal data stored.Session

Advertising

These cookies are set by our third-party advertising partners to build interest profiles and serve you relevant ads across websites.

Optional
Cookie NamePurposeDuration
__gadsGoogle AdSense — used to sync with Google's advertising systems.13 months
_gcl_auGoogle Ads conversion tracking.90 days
IDEGoogle DoubleClick — tracks ad click-through rates.13 months
mnet_*Media.net — interest-based advertising profile.30 days

3. Third-Party Advertising Cookies

⚠️ Advertising cookies — Our advertising partners place cookies on your device to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads across different websites. We do not control these cookies directly.

Our advertising partners include Google AdSense, Media.net, Carbon Ads, and similar networks. These partners may use the following tracking technologies:

  • Cookies – Stored on your browser to track browsing behaviour over time.
  • Pixel tags / web beacons – Tiny images embedded in pages that report page visits and ad impressions.
  • Device fingerprinting – In some jurisdictions, partners may use device characteristics to identify your browser.

For more detail, see our Ad Disclosure page.

4. How to Manage Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality:

4.2 Opt Out of Interest-Based Advertising

4.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. We honour DNT signals where technically feasible; however, third-party advertising partners may not respond to DNT signals.

5. Consent

By continuing to use DISBOARD, you consent to our use of strictly necessary cookies. Optional cookies (functional, analytics, advertising) require your explicit consent where required by law (e.g., under GDPR or UK PECR). A cookie consent banner is displayed to new visitors in relevant jurisdictions.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes or as laws evolve. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies: