Cookie policy
Last updated 16 October 2026
We use as little browser storage as possible, and nothing optional runs until you say yes. Change your choice any time with Cookie settings in the footer.
| Category | Name | Purpose | Kept for | Default |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | rq-consent (local storage) | Remembers your cookie choice and when you made it. | Until you clear it; we ask again after 12 months | Always on |
| Essential (signed in only) | __Host-rq_session | Keeps you signed in. Holds a random token; we store only its hash. | 30 days, renewed while you use the site | Only after you sign in |
| Essential (signed in only) | rq_signed_in | Tells pages you may be signed in, so they only ask the server when needed. Contains no data. | Same as the session | Only after you sign in |
| Essential (during sign-in) | rq_oauth_state, rq_oauth_verifier, rq_oauth_next | Protects the GitHub or Google sign-in from forgery and remembers where to return you. | 10 minutes | Only while signing in |
| Analytics | Plausible (no cookies) | Counts visits and popular pages without identifying you. Not switched on yet. | Not stored in your browser | Off |
| Preferences | rq-filters (local storage) | Remembers your search filters. | Until you clear it or turn preferences off | Off |
Sponsored placements are counted as totals (shown, clicked) without cookies or identifiers.
We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. Sponsors never receive visitor data. We ask again after 12 months or if this policy changes.
Questions about cookies: see our privacy policy or use our contact form.