ShortKatto – Cookie Policy

1. About This Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how ShortKatto uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and services. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

2. Why We Use Cookies

• To enable core site functionality and security.
• To remember your preferences (e.g., language, theme).
• To understand site usage and improve our Services.

3. Types of Cookies

• Strictly Necessary: Required for the site to work (e.g., session and security). These cannot be switched off.
• Functional: Remember choices you make, such as preferences.
• Analytics: Help us understand how the site is used so we can improve it.
• Advertising: Used to deliver ads and measure performance. We do not use advertising cookies at this time.

4. Cookies We Use

• Session and Authentication (Strictly Necessary): Used to keep you signed in and secure your session (e.g., session_id). Duration: session.
• Security (Strictly Necessary): Protect against CSRF and abuse (e.g., csrf_token). Duration: session.
• Preferences (Functional): Save choices like language, theme, and cookie consent. Duration: up to 12 months.
• Analytics (Analytics): If enabled, used to analyze aggregate site usage. We aim to use privacy-friendly settings and IP masking where possible.

Exact cookie names may vary by implementation and may change as we improve our systems.

5. Third-Party Cookies

• Stripe: Used for payments and fraud prevention during checkout. May set strictly necessary cookies. See Stripe’s cookie policy for details.
• Firebase: Used for hosting, authentication, and security. May set cookies or use local storage depending on features used.
• Analytics Provider (if used): We may use an analytics service that sets cookies to measure usage in aggregate. We configure it to minimize data collection where feasible.

We do not sell or rent your personal data. For more about how we handle data, see our Privacy Policy.

6. Your Choices and Controls

• Consent Banner: Where required, non-essential cookies are set only after you consent.
• Manage Preferences: You can update your cookie choices at any time via the “Cookie Preferences” link or banner when available.
• Browser Controls: You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Doing so may affect site functionality.
• Global Privacy Control (GPC): If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as an opt-out from sale/sharing where applicable.
• Do Not Track (DNT): Many sites do not respond to DNT signals. We strive to respect comparable preferences where technically feasible.

7. Cookie Duration and Retention

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them. We try to keep durations to 12 months or less for non-essential cookies.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. We will post updates here with a new “last updated” date. Your continued use of our Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or your choices, please contact us at privacy@shortkatto.com.