Cookie Statement
To make this site work properly, we place small data files on your device. Epic uses first-party HTTP cookies and localStorage for essential features (login session, UI preferences). We do not use analytics or third-party tracking cookies.
HTTP cookies
| Name | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| epic_session | Signed login session after GitHub OAuth (HttpOnly, SameSite=Lax; Secure when configured) | cookie |
| sidebar_state | Remembers whether the sidebar is open or collapsed | cookie |
localStorage
| Name | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| useCookies | Stores that you accepted this Cookie Statement (so the consent banner is not shown again) | localStorage |
| {tableName}:columns | Visible columns for data tables (e.g. leaderboard-overview, leaderboard-species-*, submissions) |
localStorage |
| {tableName}:heatmapFill | Heatmap fill toggle on leaderboard tables | localStorage |
Authentication
When you sign in with GitHub, the site sets the epic_session cookie described above. By logging in you accept the associated Privacy Policy.
How to remove them
Clearing site data or cookies for this origin in your browser removes these values. If epic_session is cleared, you will need to sign in with GitHub again.