Cookie Policy & Session Vault

Last updated: July 1, 2026

1. Essential Authentication Cookies

We use session cookies to keep you securely logged in as you navigate our platform. For information on user privacy, read our Privacy Policy:

• studio-os.session-token: Validates user identities and authorizes access to game studio workspaces (httpOnly, secure, SameSite).

2. Preferences & UI Customization Cookies

Cookies store settings to maintain a seamless, personalized UI experience across your game dev sessions:

• studio-os.theme-mode: Retains your visual choice between light and dark mode, preventing page flicker during load.
• studio-os.sidebar-collapsed: Remembers your preferred layout width and sidebar collapse state.

3. Referral & Affiliate Tracking Cookies

For marketing attribution and partner analytics, we track invitations and references for game developers:

• affiliate_ref: Stores referring member identifiers for up to 30 days to correctly attribute new studio signups.

4. How to Control & Opt-Out

You can control and disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling essential authentication cookies will prevent you from logging in and accessing platform features. For technical assistance, reach out via our Contact Channel or review our Terms of Service.