Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
At MakeAllShort, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
At MakeAllShort, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
Most modern websites use cookies, and deleting our cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Service.
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as:
- Remembering your login session
- Maintaining security and authentication
- Providing access to secure areas of the website
- Processing transactions and payments
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function properly.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us:
- Track visitor numbers and traffic sources
- Measure the effectiveness of our content
- Identify popular pages and features
- Improve website performance and user experience
Analytics cookies do not directly identify you personally. We use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Saving your language and display preferences
- Providing customized content
- Remembering which links you've created
3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies
We may use advertising cookies to:
- Deliver relevant advertisements to you
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Limit the number of times you see an ad
- Track your browsing habits across different websites
These cookies are used by third-party advertising networks and may track your browsing activity across multiple websites.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Authentication: To keep you logged in and secure
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Service
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and settings
- Performance: To optimize the speed and functionality of our website
- Marketing: To show you relevant ads and promotions
- Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activities
We may allow third parties to set and access cookies on your device through our website. These third parties include:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense)
- Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We encourage you to review these policies to understand how they use cookies.
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Accept or reject cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Set preferences for first-party and third-party cookies
To manage cookies through your browser, follow the instructions for your specific browser:
6.2 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences by category
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
6.3 Account Settings
If you have an account, you can manage your cookie preferences in your account settings.
7.1 Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are typically used to maintain your session while you navigate the website.
7.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits. Persistent cookies typically have expiration dates ranging from a few days to several years.
In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies such as:
- Local Storage: Stores data on your device for longer periods
- Session Storage: Stores data temporarily while your browser is open
- Web Beacons: Tiny graphic images used to track website activity
- Pixel Tags: Similar to web beacons, used for marketing and analytics
These technologies function similarly to cookies and are subject to the same management preferences.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or changes in applicable laws and regulations.
When we make changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy frequently to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding cookies:
- The right to be informed about cookies used on our website
- The right to access information about cookies stored on your device
- The right to opt-out of non-essential cookies
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
In the European Union, the ePrivacy Directive requires that we obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Access personal information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information
Please note that cookies themselves do not always contain personal information. However, they may be used in conjunction with personal information collected through other means.
Under the GDPR, EU residents have enhanced rights and protections regarding cookies and their personal data:
- Clear and transparent information about cookie usage
- Explicit consent for non-essential cookies
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
- The right to access, rectify, or erase personal data
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
We comply with GDPR requirements by obtaining your consent before setting non-essential cookies and providing you with options to manage your preferences.
We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals in web browsers. However, you can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.
This Cookie Policy is part of our overall privacy and legal framework. Please also review our other policies:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- • Email: privacy@makeallshort.com
- • Website: https://makeallshort.com