Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
Cookies typically contain:
- A unique identifier
- The name of the website that created it
- An expiration date
- Information about your visit
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Cookie consent preferences: Remembers your choice to accept or decline cookies
- Session management: Keeps you logged in as you navigate between pages
- Security features: Protects against fraudulent activity and ensures secure connections
Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to work.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the user experience. We may use:
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior (only if you accept cookies)
- Performance monitoring: Helps us identify and fix technical issues
- User behavior analysis: Shows us which content is most popular and engaging
All analytics data is collected anonymously and aggregated. We never sell your personal data to third parties.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Theme preferences: Remembers if you prefer dark or light mode
- Language preferences: Saves your preferred language
- Viewing preferences: Remembers how you like to view content (grid vs list)
- Poll and prediction history: Prevents duplicate voting on polls and predictions
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device. These include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google may use cookies to:
- Track your visits across different websites
- Provide us with aggregated statistics
- Help us understand user demographics
For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Social Media
If you share content to social platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), those platforms may set cookies to track engagement.
YouTube Embeds
When we embed live streams or videos from YouTube, Google may set cookies to track viewing behavior.
Managing Cookies
You have several options to control and manage cookies:
Through Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when closing the browser
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Through Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, you can choose to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics
- Decline: Only use essential cookies required for the site to function
You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
Important: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website. Some features may not work properly without cookies.
Cookie Details
Here's a detailed list of cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ranktria_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Essential | 1 year |
| ranktria_disclaimer_dismissed | Remembers if you dismissed the site disclaimer | Functional | 30 days |
| theme_preference | Stores your dark/light mode preference | Functional | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - Throttles request rate | Analytics | 1 minute |
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make changes:
- We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Significant changes will be highlighted on our website
- We recommend checking this page periodically
Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
- Email: contact@ranktria.com
- Website: ranktria.com
For general privacy concerns, please also review our Privacy Policy.