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Product Hunt Cookie Policy

Last Modified: June 16, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Product Hunt) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

2. Cookies We Deploy

We deploy essential, functional, and analytical cookies to maintain account sessions, track visit streaks, customize layout settings, and monitor aggregate traffic parameters. The table below lists our primary cookies:

Cookie Token	Purpose	Expiry	Type
ph_session	Maintains user authentication states, login tokens, and user credentials securely during active visits.	Session	Essential
ph_streak	Tracks daily visit metrics to update user profile fire streaks.	30 days	Functional
_ga	Registers unique IDs used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website.	2 years	Analytics

3. How Can You Manage Cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our Website may be restricted (for example, keeping your session logged in). To manage cookies in your browser, check your browser's help menu for specific instructions.