1. What are cookies & local storage?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. "Local storage" is a similar browser technology that lets a site remember small pieces of information (like your theme preference) on your device. Together we refer to these as "cookies" in this policy. They can be strictly necessary (needed for the site to work or to honour your privacy choices) or optional (such as analytics).
2. How we use them
Strictly necessary (always on): these do not require consent because they only support core functionality and your own preferences:
theme(local storage): remembers your light/dark theme choice.shp_cookie_consent(local storage): remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics cookies, so we don't ask you again.
Analytics (optional, off until you accept):
- Google Analytics (
_ga,_ga_*): helps us understand, in aggregate, how visitors use the site so we can improve it. These cookies are only set after you click "Accept" on our cookie banner. If you reject or ignore the banner, Google Analytics is never loaded.
We do not use advertising, marketing, or social-media tracking pixels (such as Meta Pixel) on this website.
3. Consent & how to control cookies
When you first visit, a banner lets you Accept or Reject analytics cookies. No analytics cookies are set unless you accept. You can change your decision at any time by clearing this site's data in your browser (which resets the banner), or by using your browser's settings to block or delete cookies. Most browsers also offer a "Do Not Track" or global privacy control signal, which we respect where technically feasible.
4. Third-party cookies
The only third party that may set cookies through this site is Google (Analytics), and only with your consent. Its use of data is described in Google's privacy and cookie notices:
5. More information
For how we handle personal data generally, see our Privacy Policy. Questions about cookies can be sent to privacy@shptechnology.online or hello@shptechnology.online.