Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 27, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how SteamSift ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on the SteamSift website (the "Service"). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember information about your visit. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixels. In this policy, we refer to all of these as "cookies" unless stated otherwise.
2. How We Use Cookies
SteamSift uses cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the Service to function. They cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as saving bookmarks, maintaining an anonymous session, or signing in to an optional account.
| Cookie / storage key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ss_session | Anonymous session identifier for bookmarks, Discover likes, and signed API requests when you are not signed in | Up to 1 year |
| ss_user_token | HttpOnly authentication cookie for optional signed-in accounts | Browser session, or up to 30 days if you choose “Remember me” |
| ss_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent choices | Up to 1 year |
| Session storage (ss_signing_secret) | Stores a signing secret used to authenticate anonymous session API requests | Until the browser tab/session is cleared |
Analytics cookies (optional)
With your consent, we use PostHog analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the Service, which pages are popular, and how we can improve performance. These cookies collect usage information in pseudonymous form.
| Provider | Purpose | More information |
|---|---|---|
| PostHog | Usage analytics, event tracking, and product improvement | PostHog Privacy Policy |
Marketing and advertising cookies (optional)
With your consent, we may display sponsored image advertisements on SteamSift. Marketing cookies are disabled unless you opt in through our cookie banner or settings.
| Provider | Purpose | More information |
|---|---|---|
| SteamSift | Display first-party sponsored advertisements | Privacy Policy |
3. Managing Your Preferences
You can manage cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Use the cookie banner when you first visit the Service to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your choices
- Open cookie settings at any time from the footer of the site
- Change your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent bookmarks, Discover likes, and other features from working
4. Browser Controls
Most browsers let you refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Instructions vary by browser. Visit your browser's help pages for details. If you use multiple devices, you will need to adjust settings on each one.
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. There is no uniform industry standard for responding to these signals. We honor your cookie consent choices as described above.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top shows when it was last revised. Check this page periodically for changes.
7. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies may be sent to privacy@steamsift.com.