Last updated 2026-11-01
Cookie & Ads Policy
RateCS only uses what is needed to run the site. Everything for advertising is optional and only active after your consent.
1. Necessary cookies and storage (no consent required)
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __Host-rcs_session | Keeps you signed in (only if you sign in via Steam) | 7 days |
| rcs_oidc | Protects the Steam sign-in against forgery | 10 minutes |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Remembers your language | 1 year |
| Session storage (lobby) | Hands pasted lobby text from the search field to the lobby check | Until the tab is closed |
2. Advertising (only with consent)
On selected pages (home page and player profiles, never next to the Trust Score) we may show ads from Google AdSense. Before you decide, no advertising scripts are loaded. The consent dialog (Google “Privacy & messaging”, IAB TCF 2.2) lets you accept, reject or choose purposes individually. Only after consent can Google set cookies such as “__gads”, “__gpi” or “IDE” (duration up to 13 months).
Ads are always marked as “Ad”. We don't use pop-ups, full-screen ads or videos with sound, and we exclude gambling, case opening, betting and crypto ads.
3. Change or withdraw consent
Click “Privacy settings” in the footer at any time to change or withdraw your consent. You can also delete cookies in your browser settings.
4. Partner links
Partner links to Skinport and CSFloat are marked as “Partner link”. RateCS sets no cookies for them; the marketplace may do so on its own site after you click.
5. More information
See our Privacy Policy. Contact: business@ratecs.com. Last updated: 2026-11-01.