Last updated: February 24, 2026
Good news: SnagPulse uses very few cookies. Here's the full picture of what's stored in your browser when you visit our site.
Our Analytics: No Cookies
We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics tool. Plausible does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not track you across websites. It gives us basic stats like page views and referral sources without compromising your privacy. That's why we chose it.
Ghost Platform Cookies
Our website runs on Ghost, which may set the following functional cookies:
- Session cookie - If you log into a Ghost membership account, a session cookie keeps you logged in. This is a strictly necessary cookie that expires when you close your browser or after a set period.
- Ghost members cookie - Used to identify logged-in members so they can access their membership content. Only set if you have an active Ghost membership.
These are functional cookies that are necessary for the membership features to work. They are not used for tracking or advertising.
localStorage (Not Cookies, But Worth Mentioning)
We use your browser's localStorage (which is different from cookies and never sent to any server) for:
- Theme preference - If you switch between light and dark mode, your preference is saved locally so it persists between visits.
- Vote widget - When you vote on a deal, your vote is stored locally so the site remembers what you've already voted on. This data stays in your browser and is not sent to us.
localStorage data never leaves your browser and is not shared with any third party. You can clear it at any time through your browser's developer tools or settings.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit snagpulse.com, a cookie consent banner allows you to choose between accepting all cookies or essential cookies only. Your choice is stored in your browser's localStorage (key: sp-cookie-consent) and remembered on future visits.
We also honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we automatically set your consent to essential-only without showing the banner.
Complete Cookie Table
| Cookie/Storage | Source | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost session | Ghost CMS | Essential | Session | Maintains login for Ghost members |
| ghost-members-ssr | Ghost CMS | Essential | Session | Server-side rendering for member content |
| sp-theme (localStorage) | SnagPulse | Essential | Persistent | Stores dark/light mode preference |
| sp-votes (localStorage) | SnagPulse | Essential | Persistent | Stores deal votes locally |
| sp-cookie-consent (localStorage) | SnagPulse | Essential | Persistent | Stores cookie consent preference |
| Amazon Associates | amazon.com | Marketing | 24 hours | Affiliate purchase tracking |
| Impact Radius | impact.com | Marketing | 30 days | Walmart/Target/Home Depot affiliate tracking |
| CJ Affiliate | cj.com | Marketing | 45 days | Affiliate partner tracking |
| Rakuten Advertising | rakuten.com | Marketing | 30 days | Newegg affiliate tracking |
| eBay Partner Network | ebay.com | Marketing | 24 hours | eBay affiliate tracking |
| Google AdSense | google.com | Marketing | Varies | Personalized ad serving |
Third-Party Cookies
When you click an affiliate link and visit a retailer's website, that retailer or their affiliate network may set cookies on your browser. These cookies are used to track that your purchase came from our referral so we can earn our commission. If you chose "Essential Only" in our consent banner, we will not add affiliate tracking parameters to outbound links for EU visitors.
These cookies are set by the retailers, not by SnagPulse. They are governed by each retailer's own cookie and privacy policies.
Google AdSense
We display ads through Google AdSense, which may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can manage your Google ad preferences at adssettings.google.com or opt out of personalized ads through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Beehiiv Newsletter
If you visit a newsletter link hosted on Beehiiv, their platform may set its own cookies. See Beehiiv's privacy policy for details.
How to Manage Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on other websites. Since SnagPulse itself uses minimal cookies, blocking them should not significantly impact your ability to browse deals on our site. However, Ghost membership login will require session cookies to function.
Contact Us
Questions about cookies or our data practices? Email us at [email protected].