This Cookie Policy explains how ShortsShield AI uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and within our application. Read it together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site operator. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, pixel tags, and web beacons.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are required for the Service to function. They handle authentication (so you stay logged in), session security, license validation, and basic operational functions. You cannot opt out of strictly necessary cookies and continue to use the Service.
2.2 Functional Cookies
These remember choices you make to give you a better experience — for example, the niche persona you last selected, your dashboard layout preferences, or whether you've dismissed an in-product notice.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with the Service so we can improve it. We use privacy-respecting analytics that do not identify individual users by name. Where required by law, we ask for your consent before setting analytics cookies.
2.4 Affiliate & Attribution Cookies
If you arrive at our sales page via an affiliate link, a cookie is set to credit the referring affiliate for any subsequent purchase you make. This cookie typically expires after 60 days. It does not collect personally identifying information about you.
2.5 Marketing Cookies (Optional)
If we run paid advertising campaigns (e.g., Facebook, Google), conversion-tracking pixels may be set when you visit our pages or complete a purchase. These cookies allow us to measure the performance of our advertising. Where required by law, we ask for your consent before setting these cookies.
3. Specific Cookies in Use
The following table summarizes the most common cookies set by our Service. Specific names and durations may change as we update our infrastructure.
Strictly necessary
ss_session— authentication session token (HttpOnly, Secure). Expires on logout or 30 days.ss_csrf— cross-site request forgery protection. Expires with the session.
Functional
ss_prefs— your dashboard preferences. Expires after 1 year.
Analytics
- Privacy-preserving analytics provider cookies (anonymous identifier). Expires per provider's standard.
Affiliate / attribution
wp_aff_*— WarriorPlus affiliate attribution. Set by WarriorPlus per its policies.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are stored and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block cookies from specific sites.
- Block all cookies.
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging into and using the Service. Blocking other categories may degrade certain features.
For instructions specific to your browser:
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers transmit a "Do Not Track" signal. Because there is no industry-standard interpretation of this signal, we do not currently respond to it. However, you can use the cookie controls described above to manage tracking on our site.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our cookie usage changes. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent changes. Material changes will be communicated through the Service or by email.
7. Contact
For cookie-related questions, email support@shortsshield.com.