Cookie
Policy
Revised: May 11, 2026. Documentation for local storage and browser state management.
Archival Discipline
OpenGrain is built on the principle of algorithmic independence. This extends to how we handle your presence on our platform. We do not use cookies to profile your gaming habits or to serve commercial advertisements.
What we use
We use small data files—typically called cookies or local storage—to ensure that your interface preferences remain consistent. These are local to your machine and help the site remember your structural filters in the Vault or your chosen reading theme.
What we avoid
There are no third-party marketing pixels, no algorithmic tracking, and no cross-site identifiers active on open-grain.pro. Our discovery engine is editorial, not data-driven.
Technical Inventory
Functional session objects only
Appearance State
Remembers your preference between High-Contrast and Vault-Minimalist themes. This avoids visual flickering between page navigation.
Filter Persistence
Stores the mechanical filters you apply within The Vault. This prevents the loss of complex search criteria when reviewing multiple entries.
Archivist Access
Essential for secure login states for editorial contributors. Ensures that your session remains authorized while cataloging new indie games.
"We believe in a web where the user is an observer, not a data point in a feedback loop."
User Autonomy
You can revoke or clear all regional storage via your browser settings at any point without impacting content accessibility.
Management &
Browser Control
Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies in their settings menu. Please note that if you disable essential functional cookies, your preferred filtering state in The Vault may reset upon page refresh.
External Resources
Questions regarding our data discipline?
If you require further clarification on how OpenGrain manages browser storage or session data, our editorial team is available to provide technical specifics.