Effective date: 16 February 2026
Last updated: 10 September 2026
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your login status and preferences.
In addition to traditional cookies, modern web applications also use similar technologies such as localStorage and sessionStorage — browser-based storage mechanisms that allow websites to store data locally on your device. While not technically cookies, they serve similar purposes and are covered by this policy.
TCG.SG uses cookies and local storage for essential platform functionality — maintaining your login session, protecting against security threats, and remembering your display preferences — and for aggregate analytics (Google Analytics, loaded via Google Tag Manager) to understand how the Platform is used. We do not use cookies for advertising, and we do not sell your data.
| Type | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Essential / Strictly Necessary | tcgsg_sess (session), CSRF token (sent via the X-CSRF-Token header) |
Required for the Platform to function — user login, session management, and form/request security. These cannot be disabled without breaking the Platform. |
| Functional | tcg_theme (dark/light mode, in localStorage), tcg_vmt (anonymous market-view meter), display preferences (e.g. gallery column count) |
Remember your settings and personalisation, and meter free anonymous card views. No account identity is stored in these. |
| Security | Cloudflare Turnstile cookies (e.g. cf_clearance), rate-limit tokens |
Protect the Platform from bots and automated abuse during registration, login, and other sensitive actions. |
| Analytics / attribution | Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*) loaded via Google Tag Manager; tcgsg_ft (first-touch campaign attribution) |
Help us understand aggregate usage and how visitors find us, so we can improve the Platform. Analytics events are configured to exclude personal identifiers, and we do not use this data for advertising or sell it. |
In addition to cookies, TCG.SG uses browser localStorage and sessionStorage to store certain data on your device. These are not traditional cookies but serve a similar purpose. Data stored in localStorage persists until manually cleared, while sessionStorage is cleared when you close your browser tab.
We use localStorage for:
This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to third parties.
TCG.SG integrates with a limited number of third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device:
GTM-WB4KKSQP) on our pages, which enables Google Analytics. Google may set cookies (such as _ga and _ga_*) to measure aggregate, non-identifying usage. See Google's cookie information. There is currently no on-site consent banner; you can block these through your browser or a browser extension such as the Google Analytics opt-out add-on.cf_clearance) to verify that you are a genuine user and to protect the Platform from malicious traffic.| Category | Duration | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Temporary | Deleted automatically when you close your browser. Used for session management (tcgsg_sess) and CSRF protection. |
| First-party persistent cookies | Up to ~1 year | tcgsg_ft (campaign attribution) lasts about 90 days; tcg_vmt (anonymous view meter) lasts about 1 year. Theme/display settings in localStorage persist until you clear your browser data. |
| Analytics cookies | Up to ~2 years | Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _ga_*), set via Google Tag Manager, per Google's schedule. |
| Security cookies | Varies by provider | Cloudflare verification cookies typically expire within 30 minutes to 24 hours. PayPal cookies follow their own retention schedule. |
You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling or blocking essential cookies may prevent the Platform from functioning correctly — you may be unable to log in, submit forms, or use core features.
To manage cookies in common browsers:
To clear localStorage and sessionStorage, you can use your browser's developer tools (usually accessible via F12) under the "Application" or "Storage" tab.
TCG.SG does not use third-party advertising or behavioural ad-targeting. We do use Google Analytics for aggregate, non-identifying usage measurement, which is not fully governed by Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. If you prefer not to be included, you can block analytics cookies through your browser settings or a browser opt-out extension. We do not otherwise track you beyond what is necessary for the Platform to function.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the technologies we use, or applicable legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
For information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.