Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 25, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how SoulFire ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on soulfiremc.com.
This cookie policy is based on the CookieYes free cookie policy template.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, remember your preferences, and collect information about website usage.
Cookies may be:
- First-party cookies — set by our website directly.
- Third-party cookies — set by external service providers embedded on our site.
- Session cookies — expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a defined period.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Authentication and session management — to keep you signed in and manage your session securely.
- Security — to protect against fraud and unauthorized access (e.g., CAPTCHA verification, CSRF protection).
- Analytics — to understand how visitors use our website and improve the user experience (with your consent).
- SEO monitoring — to monitor website performance and search engine visibility.
- Preferences — to remember your cookie consent choice and other preferences stored in your browser.
3. Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as signing in or filling in forms.
| Cookie / Storage | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
better-auth.session_token | SoulFire (better-auth) | Maintains your authenticated session after signing in | Session / up to 7 days |
discord_oauth_state | SoulFire | CSRF protection during Discord OAuth linked roles flow | Short-lived (minutes) |
cf_clearance / Turnstile cookies | Cloudflare | CAPTCHA verification to protect authentication forms from bots | Session / up to 30 minutes |
Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. They are only set after you accept analytics cookies via our cookie consent banner.
| Cookie / Storage | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
ph_* cookies | PostHog (EU-hosted) | Product analytics — tracks page views, feature usage, and user interactions. Data is hosted in the EU (eu.i.posthog.com). | Persistent (up to 1 year) |
Performance / SEO Cookies
These cookies are used for website performance monitoring and SEO analysis.
| Cookie / Storage | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahrefs analytics cookies | Ahrefs | SEO analytics and website performance monitoring | Session / persistent |
Third-Party Cookies
The following third-party services embedded on our website may set their own cookies:
| Service | Purpose | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Embedded demo video on the homepage. YouTube may set cookies and collect viewing data. | Google Privacy Policy |
| Gravatar | Avatar images loaded from Gravatar. Requests include an MD5 hash of the user's email. | Automattic Privacy Policy |
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for the following:
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
docs-feedback-{url} | Remembers whether you've already submitted feedback on a documentation page | Persistent (until cleared) |
4. How to Manage Cookies
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear allowing you to accept or decline analytics cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies entirely
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from signing in or using core features of the website.
For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit your browser's help documentation:
5. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: support@soulfiremc.com
- GitHub: github.com/AlexProgrammerDE/SoulFire
7. More Information
For more details on how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.