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Last updated: July 10, 2026. Rankings, comparisons, Arena, GOAT DNA and GOAT Lab work without optional analytics or advertising. Refusing optional storage does not remove a core feature.
Storage used today
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| mgi_consent | Remembers your privacy choices in a first-party cookie and matching local-storage record. | Up to 12 months | Necessary |
| mgi.analytics.session.v1 | Random session identifier used only after analytics consent to understand a visit without creating an account. | Browser session | Analytics |
Advertising storage
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Links and interactive state
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