Cookie Policy

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What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser by websites you visit.

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How AscendraHub uses cookies

AscendraHub currently uses cookies and similar technologies only for necessary platform functions.

• Authentication and login sessions.
• Discord OAuth sign-in flow.
• Session security and anti-abuse protection.
• Basic platform functionality.
• Keeping account-based features working while you use the website.
• Technical debugging and reliability when required by hosting or authentication systems.

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Necessary cookies

Necessary cookies are required for core website functions and do not require the same type of optional consent as analytics or advertising cookies.

• Session cookies: used to keep you signed in.
• Authentication cookies: used to connect your Discord login with your AscendraHub session.
• Security cookies or tokens: used to protect login, forms, and account actions.
• Preference storage: may be used for essential display or functionality preferences.

If you block necessary cookies, login, profile pages, team creation, invitations, registrations, and admin features may not work correctly.

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Discord login cookies

AscendraHub uses Discord login for account-based features.

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Analytics and measurement

AscendraHub does not currently intentionally use Google Analytics, advertising pixels, or marketing tracking cookies.

• No advertising cookies are intentionally used at this stage.
• No betting, gambling, or wagering tracking is used and will not be used.
• Infrastructure providers may process limited technical logs for security, performance, error handling, and delivery of the website.
• If AscendraHub later adds analytics, measurement, or optional tracking, this Cookie Policy will be updated before or at the time those tools are introduced.
• If consent is required for future analytics or optional cookies, AscendraHub should add a cookie consent banner or equivalent control.

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No advertising, betting, or gambling cookies

AscendraHub does not use cookies for gambling, betting, wagering, casino activity, or odds-related tracking.

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Third-party cookies and services

Some third-party services may set or use cookies when you interact with their services.

• Discord may use cookies when you sign in or interact with Discord services.
• Vercel may process technical data related to hosting and delivery of the website.
• Cloudflare may process DNS, security, and traffic-related technical data depending on configuration.
• Your browser, extensions, or device may also store data independently of AscendraHub.
• AscendraHub does not control third-party cookies outside the AscendraHub website.

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How long cookies last

Cookie duration depends on the type of cookie or storage used.

• Session cookies may expire when you close your browser or after a limited session period.
• Authentication cookies may last longer to keep you signed in.
• Security cookies or tokens may expire automatically after a configured period.
• Third-party cookies are controlled by the third party that sets them.
• If AscendraHub later adds a cookie preference tool, it may store your cookie choices for a limited period.

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How to manage cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

• You can delete cookies already stored in your browser.
• You can block cookies for all websites or for selected websites.
• You can use private browsing or browser privacy controls.
• You can disable third-party cookies in many browsers.
• Blocking required cookies may stop login, profile, team, tournament, and admin features from working correctly.

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Future changes

AscendraHub may add new features that change how cookies or similar technologies are used.

• Future features may include analytics, email notifications, language preferences, payment-related features, subscriptions, prize verification, uploads, or user settings.
• If non-essential cookies are added, AscendraHub should update this policy and provide consent options where required.
• The latest version of this Cookie Policy will be available on this page.

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Contact

For cookie, privacy, or account questions, contact AscendraHub.

• Email: support@ascendrahub.com.
• Please describe your question clearly and include your Discord username or account information only if needed.