Last updated: March 9, 2026
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your browser or device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to site operators.
We also use browser localStorage for certain preferences (such as your theme preference — light or dark mode). localStorage data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
CryptoGated uses only strictly necessary cookies. We do not use advertising, analytics, marketing, or tracking cookies of any kind. We do not use any third-party advertising or analytics tools.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __Secure-authjs.session-token (or authjs.session-token) | Strictly Necessary | Maintains your authenticated session. Without this cookie, you would be logged out on every page load. This cookie is HttpOnly (not accessible to JavaScript) and Secure (HTTPS only). | Session / 30 days |
| __Secure-authjs.callback-url (or authjs.callback-url) | Strictly Necessary | Temporarily stores the URL to redirect you to after sign-in. Set only during the authentication flow and cleared immediately after. | Session |
| __Secure-authjs.csrf-token (or authjs.csrf-token) | Strictly Necessary | Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection token. Prevents malicious websites from making unauthorized requests on your behalf. | Session |
| Key | Purpose | Sent to Server? |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores your display preference (light, dark, or system). Set by the next-themes library when you toggle the theme. | No |
| cg_cookie_notice | Records that you have acknowledged our cookie notice, so we don't show it to you again. | No |
Under the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, cookies that are strictly necessary for a website to provide a service explicitly requested by the user are exempt from the requirement to obtain prior consent. The session cookies we use fall into this category because:
We still disclose these cookies transparently in this policy in the spirit of full openness with our users.
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You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling session cookies will prevent you from logging in to the platform.
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If we introduce new cookies or change our use of existing ones, we will update this policy and, where required by law, seek your consent.
For questions about our use of cookies:
Email: privacy@cryptogated.xyz