Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 20, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how ShortBamboo uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (shortbamboo.com). It describes what these technologies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences.

There are different types of cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period
• First-party Cookies: Set directly by ShortBamboo
• Third-party Cookies: Set by other services we use (like Google Analytics)

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Google Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your visits, including:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Expiration
_ga	Used to distinguish users and sessions	2 years
_gid	Used to identify unique users	24 hours
_gat	Used to throttle request rate	1 minute
_ga_[ID]	Persists session state between pages	2 years

2.2 Essential Website Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and provide essential features:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type
Session ID	Maintains your session and form submissions	Session
CSRF Token	Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks	Session

3. What Information Do Cookies Collect?

Cookies and similar tracking technologies collect:

• Pages you visit
• Time spent on pages
• Links you click
• Referring website
• Device type and browser information
• Approximate location (based on IP address)
• Your interactions with our website

Important: Cookies do NOT collect personally identifiable information like your name, email, or contact details directly. However, if you submit our contact form, we associate that information with your website session data.

4. How We Use Cookie Data

We use information collected through cookies to:

• Understand how you use our website
• Analyze website performance and user behavior
• Improve our website and user experience
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Provide security and detect fraud
• Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics helps us understand visitor behavior and website performance.

5.1 Data Processed by Google

When you visit our website, Google Analytics:

• Collects information about your device and browsing activity
• May transmit this data to Google servers (including in the United States)
• Uses cookies and other tracking technologies

5.2 Google's Use of Data

Google may use this data to:

• Provide analytics reports to us
• Link analytics data with other Google products and services
• Improve Google's own services
• Enforce compliance with their policies

For more information about how Google uses your data, visit Google Analytics Terms.

5.3 Opt-Out of Google Analytics

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by:

• Installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser extension: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Adjusting your cookie settings in your browser
• Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser preferences

6. Your Cookie Choices

6.1 Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy and services → Clear browsing data

6.2 Disabling Cookies

6.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals, but we provide you with other means to control tracking through cookie preferences and browser settings.

7. Third-Party Cookies

We use Google Analytics (a third-party service) which sets its own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing Google's Privacy Policy for their data practices.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. This Cookie Policy applies only to ShortBamboo. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of external websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing information.

9. Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months (the default setting). After this period, it is automatically deleted from our reports. Raw data is not stored separately on our servers.

10. International Data Transfers

Google Analytics may transfer your data to the United States and other countries. By using our website and accepting cookies, you consent to this international transfer of data.

11. Children and Cookies

Our website is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly set cookies for children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected cookie data from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us