Cookie Policy
Clarifying digital footprinting, storage mechanics, and your rights within the Soft Grain archive ecosystem.
Digital Artifacts
At Soft Grain, we maintain a quiet digital environment. To ensure the platform functions across different browsers while preserving your editorial preferences, we utilize small data files known as cookies. These "crumbs" allow the archive to remember your session and technical settings without intrusive monitoring.
These files are stored on your device and can be managed or deleted at any time through your browser settings. We believe in clear disclosure over hidden scripts.
Cookie Categorization
To maintain editorial independence and site speed, we categorize our cookies into distinct functional groups. We prioritize essential performance over advertising data.
| Classification | Identifier | Retention | Operational Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESSENTIAL | sg_session_id | End of Session | Maintains archive navigation stability and login state (where applicable). Required for core operations. |
| ESSENTIAL | sg_cookie_ack | 12 Months | Remembers your preference regarding this policy to prevent repetitive banner displays. |
| ANALYTICS | _ga, _gid | 2 Years | Aggregated, anonymous data that helps us understand which indie game reviews are resonating with our readers. We never share individual patterns. |
| PREFERENCE | sg_reader_mode | 6 Months | Stores your preference for dark/light mode and typography scale for long-form reading comfort. |
Manage Storage
You can withdraw consent or block specific cookies via your browser’s privacy settings. Local cache clearing will reset all stored Soft Grain file identifiers.
Third Parties
External platforms linked in our reviews (e.g., Steam, itch.io) manage their own storage protocols. Soft Grain does not control data placement from these external domains.
Data Rejection
Our content remains accessible even if analytical cookies are rejected. Editorial integrity does not depend on your demographic data.
Clarification & Inquiry
If you have technical questions regarding the data stored by our platform or wish to inquire about our compliance with German and EU digital storage regulations, our editorial office in Berlin is available for direct communication.
Office Location
Friedrichstraße 12,
10117 Berlin, Germany
Direct Contact
info@softgrain.space
+49 30 2096920