cookie policy

last updated: december 30, 2025

what are cookies

cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to remember information about you. they're a standard part of how modern websites work.

our approach to cookies

we use the absolute minimum number of cookies necessary to make shelter work. we don't use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies.

essential cookies we use

these cookies are required for shelter to function properly:

• authentication cookies

keeps you logged in so you don't have to sign in every time you visit shelter. without this cookie, you'd need to log in on every page.

• session cookies

remembers your preferences and settings during your visit, like your theme choice or language preference.

• security cookies

helps protect your account from unauthorized access and ensures secure communication between your browser and our servers.

what we don't use

shelter does not use:

  • • tracking cookies to monitor your behavior
  • • advertising cookies to show you ads
  • • analytics cookies to collect usage statistics
  • • third-party cookies from social media or other services
  • • cookies that identify you personally

local storage

in addition to cookies, we use your browser's local storage to save your encrypted entries on your device. this is not the same as cookies and gives you offline access to your content.

everything stored locally is encrypted and only accessible by you.

managing cookies

most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. you can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

however, if you disable our essential cookies, shelter won't work properly. you won't be able to stay logged in or save your preferences.

cookie lifetime

our authentication cookies last for 30 days or until you log out, whichever comes first. session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

updates to this policy

if we ever need to add or change the cookies we use, we'll update this policy and let you know. we're committed to keeping cookie usage to the absolute minimum.

questions

if you have questions about how we use cookies, contact us at hello@stageddat.dev