1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text values a website stores through your browser. Related browser storage, such as local storage, can remember a preference without sending it on every request.
2. What linkshrtn uses
Essential session cookie
The linkshrtn_session cookie maintains login state, CSRF protection, temporary messages, and access to a password-protected short link. It is an essential first-party session cookie. It is configured as HttpOnly, SameSite=Lax, and Secure when the site is served over HTTPS, and normally expires when the browser session ends.
Cookie-choice preference
The interface stores linkshrtn_cookie_choice in browser local storage after you select “Accept” or “Essential only.” This prevents the notice from appearing repeatedly. Both choices result in the same site behavior because no optional advertising or analytics trackers are loaded.
3. What we do not use
The default service does not implement Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, advertising cookies, behavioral profiling, marketing networks, or cross-site tracking. QR codes and click charts are generated locally with bundled application code.
4. Duration and controls
The session cookie lasts for the browser session. The preference remains until you clear site data. You can delete or block cookies in browser settings, although blocking the essential session cookie will prevent login, authenticated actions, and password-protected link access from working correctly.
5. Consent choices
Because the application uses only essential functionality plus the notice preference, non-essential tracking consent is not required by the default configuration. The banner still provides a clear choice and link to this explanation.
6. Changes and contact
We may update this policy if the actual application changes. If optional cookies are introduced, the notice and controls must be updated before they are used. Questions may be sent to info@linkshrtn.com or linkshrtn, Arndstrasse 8, 33602 Bielefeld, Germany.