Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 24, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.
2. How We Use Cookies
Warband Score uses cookies for essential functionality only:
- Maintain your authentication state with Battle.net
- Ensure the security and proper functioning of our Service
We do not use: Analytics cookies, tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or social media cookies. Usage insights are derived from first-party server logs and hashed event telemetry, not from additional browser cookies.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies Only
We only use essential cookies that are necessary for the basic functionality of our Service. These cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to work:
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
| ws_auth |
Encrypted and signed authentication state (account identifier and region intent) so you stay logged in across requests/regions |
Essential (up to 7 days) |
Essential |
Note: Since we only use essential cookies, there are no optional cookies to disable. All cookies are necessary for the site to function.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our Service integrates with Blizzard Entertainment for authentication:
4.1 Blizzard Entertainment
- Purpose: Battle.net OAuth authentication
- Domain: battle.net, blizzard.com
- Privacy Policy: Blizzard Privacy Policy
- Note: These cookies are set by Blizzard during the authentication process and are subject to their privacy policy
We do not use: Google Analytics, social media tracking, advertising networks, or other third-party analytics services.
5. Cookie Consent and Control
Important: Since we only use essential cookies required for the website to function, no consent is needed under GDPR and other privacy laws. These cookies are necessary for legitimate interests (providing the service you requested).
5.1 Managing Cookie Preferences
While you can disable cookies through your browser settings, please note that doing so will prevent the website from functioning properly. Our cookies are limited to:
- Session management - Required for login and authentication
- Security - Required to prevent attacks and protect your account
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
If you choose to disable cookies (which will break the site), you can do so in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Warning: Since we only use essential cookies, disabling them will break the website:
- Authentication will fail - You won't be able to log in via Battle.net
- Sessions won't work - The site won't remember you're logged in
- Security features will be disabled - Making the site vulnerable to attacks
There are no optional cookies to disable - all cookies we use are required for basic functionality.
7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use:
- Local Storage: For temporary data storage and performance optimization
- Session Storage: For data that expires when you close your browser
- Cache Storage: For faster loading of frequently accessed content
8. GDPR and International Compliance
8.1 Lawful Basis for Cookie Use
- Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest (necessary for service provision) - No consent required under GDPR Article 6(1)(f)
8.2 No Consent Required
Under GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations:
- Essential cookies do not require consent
- We do not track users for analytics or advertising
- We do not share cookie data with third parties (except Blizzard for authentication)
- All our cookies serve legitimate interests necessary for the service
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie usage
- New legal requirements
- Updates to third-party services
- Improvements to our Service
We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, through other communication methods.
10. Contact Information
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