The short version
RankBid uses only what it needs to work: sign-in cookies and a few browser storage entries. We don’t use advertising cookies, tracking pixels or third-party analytics cookies, so there is nothing to opt out of. Google (if you sign in with Google), Cloudflare (during the “Verify you are human” check) and Stripe (on its checkout page) may set their own cookies or storage under their own policies, including Google’s cookie policy.
Essential
Required for sign-in, voting and security. These can’t be turned off.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| auth_token | Cookie | Keeps you signed in to your account. | 30 days |
| admin_2fa_challenge | Cookie | Links an emailed admin sign-in code to this sign-in. Administrators only. | 10 minutes |
| admin_2fa | Cookie | Proves the admin code was entered. Administrators only. | 12 hours |
| user | Local storage | Caches your basic profile so pages load signed-in. | Until you sign out |
| rankbid-sponsor-draft | Session storage | Keeps the sponsor form filled in if you go back from Stripe. | Until the tab is closed |
Preferences
Remember what you did in this browser and count visits. Clearing them resets what the site shows here.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| rankbid_voted_listings | Local storage | Remembers which products you voted for, so their buttons show “Voted”. | Until cleared |
| rankbid_supported_… | Local storage | One entry per product. Shows “Thank you” after a guest vote on that product. | Until cleared |
| rankbid_clicked | Local storage | Remembers which products you opened in the last 30 minutes, so click counts on screen match what is counted. | 30 minutes |
| sessionId | Local storage | Anonymous visit ID used to count live visitors and page views. | Until cleared |
Removing everything
You can delete all RankBid cookies and storage in your browser’s site settings. You’ll be signed out, and the site will behave as if it’s your first visit.
Questions?
Email us at support@rankbid.click. See also our Privacy Policy.