Last updated: 9 November 2026
What cookies and browser storage are
Cookies are small text files a website saves in your browser. Browser storage (local storage and session storage) works in a similar way but is never sent to our server. We use both, only for things the Site needs in order to work, and we keep that use to a minimum.
No advertising cookies. No tracking. No analytics. We don't use cookies to follow you around the web or build a profile of you.
What we use
| Name | Type | What it's for | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| bgg_sid | Cookie (ours, strictly necessary) | Keeps you signed in. It holds only a random session ID. Your account details stay on our server. Scripts can't read it, and other websites can't use it. | Until you close your browser or sign out |
| bgg_age | Cookie and local storage (strictly necessary) | Remembers that you confirmed you are 18 or over, so we don't ask on every page. | 30 days (cookie) |
| bgg_cookie | Local storage (strictly necessary) | Remembers that you've seen this cookie notice. | Until you clear it |
| bgg_start, bgg_rc | Session storage (strictly necessary) | Runs the session timer and the reality-check reminder that help you keep track of time. | Until you close the tab |
| Google sign-in | Third-party (Google) | Only on the sign-in and sign-up pages, and only once Google sign-in is switched on. It's used when you choose "Continue with Google". See Google's cookie information. | Set by Google |
| Game storage | Browser storage (ours) | Our games may save settings such as sound on/off and their own on-screen play balance in your browser. | Until you clear it |
Why we don't ask for consent
UK law (the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations) allows cookies and storage that are strictly necessary to provide a service you've asked for without consent. Everything we set falls into that group. Google's cookies are only involved when you choose to sign in with Google.
How to control cookies
You can block or delete cookies and browser storage in your browser settings at any time. If you block bgg_sid you won't be able to stay signed in. The games still work without an account. If you clear bgg_age, we'll simply ask you to confirm your age again.
You can open the cookie notice again with Cookie settings.
Changes and contact
If we ever add a cookie that isn't strictly necessary, we'll update this page and ask for your consent first. Questions? Use our contact form.