Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 4, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you use the service. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and tracking pixels.

2. How We Use Cookies

Top10Grid uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Always active · Cannot be disabled

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features like user authentication, session management, and security protections.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
authjs.session-token	User authentication session (prefixed __Secure- on top10grid.com)	15 days, or 30 days if you choose to be remembered
authjs.csrf-token	CSRF protection (prefixed __Host- on top10grid.com)	Session
authjs.callback-url	Redirect after sign-in (prefixed __Secure- on top10grid.com)	Session
t10_av	Random ID that lets you vote without an account and keeps you to one vote per item (no personal data)	1 year
t10_staff	Set only for Top10Grid staff, so their votes are never counted as visitor votes	1 year
referral_code	Remembers a referral link (?ref=) until you sign up	7 days
cookie-consent, cookie-consent-prefs	Record your cookie choice (stored in your browser's local storage, not as cookies)	Persistent (localStorage)

Preference Cookies

Optional · Enabled by default

These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a personalized experience.

Cookie / Storage	Purpose	Duration
top10-theme	Dark / light mode preference	Persistent (localStorage)
preferred_lang	Language preference	Persistent (localStorage)
t10_beh	Remembers which categories and lists you viewed, to recommend lists before you sign up	90 days
t10_last_visit	Time of your last page view, so the home page can show lists that are new since then	1 year
t10_rid	Random ID that keeps the home page layout you see the same between visits (no personal data)	1 year

Analytics Cookies

Optional · Requires consent

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data. We use PostHog for product analytics.

Cookie / Storage	Purpose	Duration
ph_*	PostHog analytics (page views, feature usage)	1 year
_t10_cid	Anonymous visitor ID used when analytics events are relayed to Google Analytics	400 days

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies:

Cloudflare Turnstile: Bot protection during sign-up and voting without an account (essential)
OAuth Providers: Google, Facebook, and Apple may set cookies during the sign-in process
PostHog: Product analytics and usage tracking (analytics)

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit Top10Grid, we display a cookie consent banner. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies at any time.

Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, though this may affect site functionality.

Opt Out of Analytics: You can decline analytics cookies via our consent banner, or use browser extensions like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger to block tracking.

6. GDPR and Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar laws, you have the right to:

Know what cookies we use and why
Consent to or refuse non-essential cookies
Withdraw your consent at any time
Request deletion of data collected via cookies

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@top10grid.com.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

8. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at: privacy@top10grid.com

See also: Privacy Policy · Terms of Service · Disclaimer · DMCA Policy