Cookie Policy
Effective Date: April 14, 2026
SteepleOS uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure you have the best experience on our platform and to keep your account secure.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Strictly Necessary: Essential for you to log in and use core features. These cannot be disabled.
- Authentication & Security: To recognize you when you return and to protect your account from unauthorized access.
- Preferences: To remember settings like your language or organization dashboard layout.
- Analytics: We use aggregated data (via tools like Google Analytics) to understand how our users interact with the app, which helps us decide which features to build next.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Token | SteepleOS | Authentication & persistent login. |
| Theme/UI | SteepleOS | Storing dark/light mode preferences. |
| Analytics | Performance tracking and usage stats. | |
| Payment Info | Stripe | Fraud prevention and checkout flow. |
4. Third-Party Affiliate Tracking Cookies
SteepleOS participates in affiliate and referral programs with certain third-party service providers. When you click on a partner or affiliate link within the SteepleOS platform, the third-party provider may set cookies on your device to track the referral. These cookies are not set by SteepleOS but by the third-party service you are being referred to.
| Cookie Type | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliate Referral | Third-party partners (e.g., Stripe, SendGrid, Twilio, AWS, AI providers) | Tracks that your visit originated from a SteepleOS referral link. Used to attribute sign-ups and calculate referral commissions. Does not contain your personal information. |
These affiliate cookies are typically session-based or expire within 30 to 90 days, depending on the third-party provider's policies. SteepleOS does not control the duration or content of these cookies. You can manage or block these cookies through your browser settings. Blocking affiliate cookies will not affect your ability to use SteepleOS, but may prevent the third-party provider from recognizing the referral.
For more information about how specific third-party services handle cookies and tracking, please refer to their individual privacy and cookie policies.
5. Managing Your Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can also use our integrated **Cookie Consent Manager** visible on your first visit to opt-in or out of non-essential tracking.
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from logging into the SteepleOS dashboard.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie usage, please reach out to support@steepleos.com.