Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 3, 2026
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 logged in, and understand how you use the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
ShieldMyShop uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Authentication session with Supabase | Session / 7 days |
| __vercel_* | Deployment and routing | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| sidebar_collapsed | Dashboard sidebar state | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics to understand how visitors use our site. These are minimal and privacy-respecting.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _vercel_insights | Privacy-focused page view analytics | Session |
3. What We Don't Use
ShieldMyShop does NOT use:
- Advertising or tracking cookies
- Third-party marketing cookies
- Cross-site tracking technologies
- Fingerprinting or other invasive tracking methods
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some features may set cookies from third-party services:
- Supabase: Authentication cookies for login sessions
- LemonSqueezy: May set cookies during the checkout process
- Etsy: May set cookies during OAuth authorization
These third parties have their own cookie and privacy policies.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from logging in or using certain features of ShieldMyShop.
6. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage to:
- Store your authentication state
- Cache data for faster page loads
- Remember UI preferences
Local storage data remains on your device until you clear it through your browser settings or log out of your account.
7. Do Not Track
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When enabled, we minimize data collection to only what is essential for the service to function.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Email: privacy@shieldmyshop.com