Cookie Policy
Last updated: 30 August 2026
This explains the cookies and similar storage CSAlpha uses. We use as little as possible: we do not use advertising cookies, and we do not sell data to advertisers.
Strictly necessary
These are required for the site to work and cannot be switched off.
- Session cookie -- keeps you signed in after you authenticate with Steam. Deleted when you sign out, and expires on its own.
- Security cookies set by Cloudflare -- protect the site from bots and abuse.
Preferences
- Theme -- stores your light/dark choice in your browser's local storage so the site does not flash the wrong theme on load. It stays on your device and is never sent to us.
- Referral code -- if you arrive through a referral link, a short-lived cookie remembers the code so the referrer is credited if you sign up.
Analytics
We use PostHog to see which pages and features are used. It is configured to run cookieless by default: it stores nothing persistent in your browser and does not follow you across sites. Aggregate usage tells us what to build next; it is not used to profile you or to target advertising.
What we do not use
No advertising or retargeting cookies. No social-media tracking pixels. No cross-site data brokers.
Controlling cookies
You can clear or block cookies in your browser settings, and clear local storage the same way. Blocking strictly necessary cookies will sign you out and may stop parts of the site working. Signing out and deleting your account both remove your session.
Contact
Questions about this policy: [email protected].