2. How 2Stoned Rust uses cookies
We use cookies to:
- Authenticate users via Steam and keep you signed in across sessions.
- Remember preferences such as language, cookie consent, and leaderboard filters.
- Secure the Services by detecting malicious behaviour and enforcing rate limits.
- Maintain queue continuity across our Rust EU servers so you can rejoin wipes without repeating security checks.
- Measure traffic, diagnose performance issues, and understand how visitors interact with pages.
- Deliver embedded content (for example, videos or Discord widgets) and social sharing features.
3. Cookies we set
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Enable core functionality such as load balancing, session management, and security. | PHP session cookies, Cloudflare or reverse-proxy tokens, Steam authentication state. | Session-based or up to 24 hours. |
| Functional | Remember your preferences and customise the experience. | Language selection, cookie consent choice, saved leaderboard filters. | From session-based to 12 months, depending on the preference. |
| Performance & analytics | Collect aggregated metrics about site usage to improve stability and content. | First-party analytics identifiers, anonymised page-view counters, BetterBoards cache telemetry. | Typically 13–24 months, or shorter when aggregated sooner. |
| Third-party integrations | Support embedded media, Discord widgets, and payment storefronts that power queue priority or donations. | Discord, YouTube, BattleMetrics, Tip4Serv, Tebex, or Steam integration cookies. | Set and controlled by the respective third party; see their policies for details. |
We do not run targeted advertising or cross-site tracking pixels on the Services. If that changes we will update this Policy and request your consent where required. Analytics derived from modded Rust wipes help us plan capacity and balance load across individual servers without profiling specific players.
4. Third-party cookies and integrations
Some cookies are placed by third parties when you access embedded content or external services. These providers may combine information from our Services with data from other sites to build profiles or deliver functionality. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie statements of those services for additional details.
5. How to manage your cookies
You have several options to control cookies:
- Use the in-site consent banner to accept or reject non-essential cookies where offered.
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Instructions are available in the help documentation for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and other browsers.
- Install trusted browser add-ons that limit tracking or script execution.
- Opt out of analytics tools when they provide controls, such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
If you disable strictly necessary cookies, parts of the Services may not function correctly—for example, you may not be able to sign in, join a queue, or save preferences.
6. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our use of cookies. We will update the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. Continued use of the Services after a change becomes effective signifies your acceptance of the revised Policy.
7. Contacting us
Questions about this Cookie Policy can be sent to privacy@2stonedrust.com or raised in the #privacy channel on the 2Stoned Rust Discord. You may also consult our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for broader information on how we handle your data.