Cookies
Last updated 30 September 2026
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Cookies the site needs
| Name | Purpose | Kept for |
|---|---|---|
betrefs_session | Keeps you signed in after you sign in with Steam | 30 days |
betrefs_ref | Remembers the referral link you arrived through, so your inviter gets credit | 30 days |
Analytics cookies (only if you accept)
| Name | Purpose | Kept for |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics: tells visits from the same browser apart | 2 years |
_ga_<id> | Google Analytics: keeps the current visit together | 2 years |
Browser storage
| Name | Purpose | Kept for |
|---|---|---|
betrefs:muted | Remembers if you muted the free case sounds | Until you clear it |
betrefs:consent | Remembers whether you accepted analytics cookies | Until you clear it |
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