Short version: We use only essential cookies — for your session and security. No ad tracking. No cross-site cookies. No third-party analytics beacons.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They allow sites to remember your preferences and session state between page loads.
We use only essential cookies required for the platform to function. We do not use advertising cookies, behavioral tracking cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
shteg-session |
Maintains your authenticated session on the platform | Session (clears on close) | Essential |
shteg-csrf |
Cross-site request forgery protection token | Session | Essential |
__Secure-token |
Secure authentication handshake state | 1 hour | Essential |
We do not use:
Some third-party services we use (such as Plaid Link, which runs in an iframe for bank connection) may set their own cookies. These are governed by those services' privacy and cookie policies. Plaid's policy is available at plaid.com/legal.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in or completing settlements. To clear cookies, use your browser's "Clear browsing data" feature.
Privacy questions: privacy@shteg.ai