Cookie Management

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We use cookies to enhance your gaming experience and provide personalized service. Here's everything you need to know about our cookie usage and how to manage your preferences.

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July 15, 2025
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Welcome to SteamCred

Your trusted Steam gift card provider

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Cookie Settings

We use cookies to enhance your gaming experience. Choose your preferences below.

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Cookie Education

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that help websites remember your preferences and provide a better user experience. Let's break down exactly how they work.

Cookie Basics

Simple explanation of web cookies

What They Are

Cookies are tiny text files (usually less than 4KB) that websites store on your device. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember things about you.

Example cookie: "user_lang=en; expires=Thu, 15 Jul 2026"

How They Work

When you visit a website, it can send cookies to your browser. Your browser stores them and sends them back to the website on future visits, creating a "memory" of your interactions.

Visit website → Cookie sent to browser
Browser stores cookie → Website remembers you
Return visit → Personalized experience

Why We Use Them

Cookies make your SteamCred experience faster, more secure, and more personalized. Without them, you'd have to log in every time and couldn't keep items in your cart.

Fun Fact: Cookies are named after "magic cookies" in computer science - tokens that maintain state between programs.

Cookie Lifecycle

From creation to deletion

1

Creation

When you first visit SteamCred, we create cookies to remember your preferences and enable core functionality.

2

Storage

Your browser securely stores cookies in a designated folder on your device, encrypted and isolated from other websites.

3

Usage

Each time you visit, cookies help us provide personalized content, remember your cart, and improve your experience.

4

Expiration

Cookies automatically expire after a set time or when you clear your browser data. You can also delete them manually anytime.

Cookie Security

Encrypted transmission
Secure storage
Automatic expiration
No personal data
Cookie Categories

Types of Cookies We Use

Different cookies serve different purposes. Here's a complete breakdown of every type we use and why they're important for your SteamCred experience.

Essential Cookies

Always On
Cannot be disabled

Security Cookies

Protect against fraud and secure your session

Shopping Cart

Remember items you've added to purchase

Login Status

Keep you logged in between page visits

Functional Cookies

Recommended
Enhance your experience

Language Settings

Remember your preferred language

Theme Preferences

Save your dark/light mode choice

Region Settings

Show relevant currency and content

Performance Cookies

Optional
Help us improve

Page Load Times

Measure and optimize site speed

Error Tracking

Identify and fix technical issues

Usage Analytics

Understand how to improve features

Analytics Cookies

Understanding user behavior

Google Analytics

Helps us understand which features are most popular and how to improve our service.

Data collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, device type

User Journey Tracking

Anonymously tracks how users navigate through our site to optimize the purchase flow.

Data collected: Click patterns, form interactions, checkout funnel

All analytics data is anonymized and cannot be traced back to individual users.

Marketing Cookies

Personalized advertising

Targeted Ads

Show relevant gaming offers based on your interests and browsing history.

Partners: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, Steam advertising network

Retargeting

Remind you about items in your cart or suggest similar products you might like.

Duration: 30 days for cart reminders, 90 days for product suggestions

You can disable marketing cookies without affecting core functionality.

Cookie Management

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

Take full control of your cookie experience. Enable or disable specific types based on your preferences and privacy needs.

Cookie Settings Panel

Settings sync across devices

Essential Cookies

Required for basic functionality

Always On
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They enable core functionality like security, network management, and accessibility.
session_id csrf_token cart_data auth_status

Functional Cookies

Enhance your experience

Enabled
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features and personal content.
language_pref theme_mode region_settings

Performance Cookies

Help us improve our service

Enabled
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, helping us identify areas for improvement.
analytics_data performance_metrics error_tracking

Marketing Cookies

Personalized advertising

Disabled
These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising.
ad_targeting retargeting_data social_media
Changes will take effect on your next visit
Third-Party Services

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on SteamCred come from trusted third-party services that help us provide better functionality and security. Here's what you need to know about each one.

Payment Processors

Secure transaction handling

Stripe Payment Processing

Stripe uses cookies to prevent fraud and ensure secure payment processing. Their cookies help detect suspicious activity and protect your financial information.

PCI DSS Level 1 compliance
256-bit SSL encryption
Expires after 30 days

PayPal Integration

PayPal cookies manage your login state and payment preferences when you choose PayPal as your payment method.

Secure login management
Payment preferences
Fraud protection

Cryptocurrency Payments

When you pay with cryptocurrency, our payment partners use cookies to track transaction status and prevent double-spending.

Transaction tracking
Double-spend prevention
Payment history

Analytics & Monitoring

Understanding and improving our service

Google Analytics

Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience.

Page view tracking
User interaction patterns
Device and browser info

Hotjar User Experience

Hotjar provides heatmaps and user session recordings to help us understand how users navigate our site and where they encounter difficulties.

Click heatmaps
Session recordings
User feedback forms

Sentry Error Monitoring

Sentry helps us detect and fix technical issues before they affect your experience. It monitors for errors and performance problems.

Error detection
Performance monitoring
Automatic issue alerts

Security & Performance Services

These third-party services help protect our website and deliver content faster to users worldwide.

Cloudflare Protection

Cloudflare protects against DDoS attacks, malicious bots, and other security threats while speeding up our website.

DDoS protection
Bot mitigation
Global CDN

reCAPTCHA Security

Google reCAPTCHA helps prevent spam and abuse by verifying that interactions are from real humans, not bots.

Human verification
Spam prevention
AI-powered detection

Intercom Support

Intercom powers our live chat system and helps us provide personalized customer support experiences.

Live chat
Chat history
Agent routing
Browser Controls

Managing Cookies In Your Browser

While our cookie settings give you control over SteamCred cookies, you can also manage cookies directly in your browser. Here's how to do it in every major browser.

Google Chrome

Most popular browser

Cookie Settings

1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
2. Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
3. Choose your cookie preferences

Clear Cookies

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Cmd+Shift+Delete on Mac)
2. Select "Cookies and other site data"
3. Choose time range and click "Clear data"

Mozilla Firefox

Privacy-focused browser

Cookie Settings

1. Click hamburger menu → Settings
2. Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
3. Configure enhanced tracking protection

Clear Cookies

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+Delete
2. Check "Cookies" in the list
3. Select time range and click "Clear Now"

Microsoft Edge

Windows default browser

Cookie Settings

1. Click three dots → Settings
2. Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
3. Manage and delete cookies and site data

Clear Cookies

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+Delete
2. Select "Cookies and other site data"
3. Choose time range and click "Clear now"

Safari (iOS/Mac)

Apple's browser

Desktop Safari

1. Safari → Preferences → Privacy
2. Click "Manage Website Data"
3. Remove specific sites or "Remove All"

iOS Safari

1. Settings → Safari
2. Scroll down to "Clear History and Website Data"
3. Tap to confirm deletion

Chrome Mobile

Android & iOS

Android Chrome

1. Menu (three dots) → Settings
2. Privacy and security → Clear browsing data
3. Select "Cookies and site data"

iOS Chrome

1. Menu → Settings → Privacy
2. Clear Browsing Data
3. Select "Cookies, Site Data" and clear

Important Notice

Clearing all cookies will log you out of all websites and reset your preferences. You may need to:

Log back into your SteamCred account
Re-add items to your shopping cart
Reset your language and theme preferences
Accept cookie preferences again
Need Help?

Cookie Support & Questions

Have questions about cookies or need help with your preferences? Our team is here to help you understand and control your cookie experience.

Get Cookie Support

Multiple ways to reach our team

Live Chat

Get instant help with cookie settings and privacy questions

Available 24/7 • Average response: 2 minutes

Email Support

Detailed assistance with complex cookie and privacy issues

[email protected] • Response within 4 hours

Knowledge Base

Comprehensive guides and tutorials for cookie management

Self-service help center • Updated weekly

Common Questions

Quick answers to cookie FAQs

Can I use SteamCred without cookies?

You can browse our site without cookies, but essential cookies are required for purchasing, account login, and cart functionality. You can disable optional cookies anytime.

Do cookies contain personal information?

Our cookies don't contain sensitive personal information like passwords or credit card numbers. They contain anonymous identifiers and preferences.

Can other websites access SteamCred cookies?

No, cookies are domain-specific. Only SteamCred can access cookies we've set. Other websites cannot read or modify our cookies.

What happens if I clear all cookies?

You'll be logged out, your cart will be empty, and you'll need to accept our cookie policy again. Your account data is safely stored on our servers.

Are cookies safe?

Yes, cookies are safe. They're just small text files that can't harm your computer or access your files. We use industry-standard security measures.

Policy Updates

We occasionally update our cookie policy to reflect new features, legal requirements, or industry best practices.

Notification

We'll notify you via email and website banner about any significant changes to our cookie policy.

30-Day Notice

Major changes will be announced 30 days in advance, giving you time to review and adjust your preferences.

Version History

We maintain a complete history of policy changes so you can see exactly what has been updated.