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Privacy Framework // 2026

Data Transparency

Cookie Policy

Stonegrain utilizes local storage and cookie files to ensure the technical integrity of our archive ledger and to refine your discovery experience.

Privacy Policy
Storage
01 / Purpose

Functional

Essential for navigating the gem archive and securing your session data.

02 / Origin

First-Party

Set directly by stonegrain.site. We do not host third-party marketing trackers.

03 / Duration

Ephemeral

Most cookies expire at context logout or after 30 days of inactivity.

04 / Compliance

GDPR+

Fully aligned with EU data protection standards and the ePrivacy Directive.

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How we use local storage.

At Stonegrain, our philosophy is "depth over novelty." This applies to our data practices as well: we only store what is required to maintain the technical depth of our reviews.

Mechanical precision visual
Visual Archetype // The Ledger

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These files are essential for the fundamental operation of our discovery platform. They allow you to securely navigate the gem archive and access restricted editorial briefs. Without these, the core mechanics of stonegrain.site would fail to execute.

Performance & Reliability

We gather anonymized telemetry to understand how visitors interact with our indie game reviews. This data helps us identify which mechanical game deep-dives are most useful. We use this to fix stability issues and improve archive response times.

Preference Scaling

If you customize your view—such as toggling dark mode for atmospheric reviews or filtering the Gem Archive by specific mechanical tags—these cookies remember your configuration for future explorations.

Storage Ledger // Active Registry

Reference Category Persistence Function
__sg_session Functional Session End Manages encrypted user authentication during navigation.
__sg_pref Functional 1 Year Stores UI personalization (font scale, contrast mode).
_ga_metrics Analytics 2 Years Aggregates traffic behavior (Anonymized). No PII stored.
cookie_cons Consent 6 Months Remembers your documented storage preferences.

Refining your exploration.

We update this policy periodically as the indie landscape and technical requirements of stonegrain.site evolve. For inquiries regarding data handling at our Düsseldorf location, contact our archival team.

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