Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you interact with the site. ShortsMachine (shortsmachine.ai) uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our services.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. These services include:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data about how visitors interact with our platform. Google Analytics sets cookies such as _ga, _ga_*, and _gid to distinguish unique users and throttle request rates. These cookies expire after varying periods ranging from 24 hours to 2 years.
• Firebase: Firebase provides authentication and real-time services for our platform. Firebase may set cookies related to authentication state and session management to keep you signed in securely.
• Stripe: Our payment processor Stripe sets cookies to enable secure payment processing, fraud prevention, and to remember your payment preferences. Stripe cookies are essential for completing transactions on our platform.

Each third-party service has its own cookie and privacy policy. We encourage you to review their respective policies for detailed information about their data practices.

4. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our site, we display a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. Essential cookies are always active as they are required for the site to function. You can choose to accept or decline analytics and preference cookies. Your consent choice is stored in an essential cookie so we can remember your preferences on future visits. You can update your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set.
• Our Cookie Settings: Use the cookie consent banner or footer link to adjust which optional cookie categories are enabled on our platform.
• Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to operate.

6. Data Retention

Cookie lifespans vary depending on their purpose. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Analytics cookies typically expire after 12 to 24 months. Preference cookies are retained for up to 12 months to ensure a consistent experience across visits.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We may also reset your cookie consent preferences if changes are significant.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@shortsmachine.ai or visit our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your data.