Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 18, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it.

2. Cookies We Use

Guild uses a minimal set of cookies — only what is necessary to operate the Platform.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration	Type
`guild_access`	Authentication — JWT access token (HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite=Strict)	15 minutes	Essential
`guild_refresh`	Authentication — JWT refresh token (HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite=Strict)	7 days	Essential
`guild_logged_in`	UI state — indicates login status (readable by JavaScript for UI rendering)	7 days	Essential
`guild_role`	UI state — user role for admin/moderator rendering (set only for privileged users)	7 days	Essential
`__cf_bm`	Cloudflare bot management	30 min	Essential
`__cfruid`	Cloudflare rate limiting	Session	Essential
`cf_clearance`	Cloudflare security challenge clearance	30 min	Essential
`_ga`	Google Analytics 4 — distinguishes unique visitors	2 years	Analytics
`_ga_*`	Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state	2 years	Analytics

3. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, the Platform may use browser localStorage and sessionStorage to store non-sensitive preferences (such as theme settings and UI state). This data never leaves your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.

4. Analytics

Guild uses Google Analytics 4 to collect aggregate usage statistics such as page views, session duration, and general traffic patterns. GA4 sets the _ga and _ga_* cookies listed above. We do not enable advertising features, remarketing, or cross-site tracking within GA4. Data is used solely to improve the Platform.

5. What We Don't Use

Guild does not use:

Advertising or tracking cookies
Social media tracking pixels
Cross-site tracking of any kind

We use Sentry for error tracking, which operates via JavaScript — not cookies.

6. Managing Cookies

You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using authenticated features. You may block analytics cookies without affecting Platform functionality.

7. Changes

If we introduce non-essential cookies in the future, we will update this policy and implement a consent mechanism before deploying them.

8. Contact

Questions about cookies? Email privacy@guild.city.