Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 9, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
How We Use Cookies
ShieldmyLinks uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate our service, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our website. We group cookies into three categories:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms.
| Cookie / Storage Key | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Supabase | Maintains your authenticated session | Session / 1 week |
| cookie_consent | ShieldmyLinks | Remembers your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users; tracks page views and events | 2 years |
| ph_* | PostHog | Product analytics — session recording and funnel analysis | 1 year |
Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3. Functional / Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by third-party services embedded in our website to provide specific functionality. They are loaded only when those features are used.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA v3 | Bot and spam protection on link creation | 6 months |
| __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention during payment checkout | 1 year / Session |
Your Consent Choices
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner is shown. You can:
- Accept All — enables essential, analytics, and functional cookies.
- Essential Only — only strictly necessary cookies are set; analytics tools (Google Analytics, PostHog) will not be loaded.
You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or cookies and reloading the page, which will show the consent banner again.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies (note: this will break login functionality)
- Delete all cookies when you close the browser
Find browser-specific instructions at aboutcookies.org.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. We currently do not alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals, but we will continue to monitor industry standards and may update this policy accordingly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@shieldmylinks.com