Cookie Policy for ShibDesk.com

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COOKIE POLICY

Last updated January 30, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Shib LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://shibdesk.com (“Website”).
It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control how we use them.

In some cases, we may use cookies to collect personal information, or information that becomes personal information if combined with other data.


What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to:

  • Make websites function correctly

  • Improve performance and speed

  • Provide reporting analytics

  • Personalize the user experience

Cookies set by Shib LLC (the website owner) are called “first-party cookies.”
Cookies set by third parties are known as “third-party cookies.”

These third-party cookies allow features such as analytics, embedded content, and advertising technologies. Third parties can recognize your device both when you visit our site and when you visit other websites.


Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use both first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons:

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are needed for our Website to function. Without them:

  • Certain page features may break

  • Forms may not load

  • Secure areas may not work

These cannot be disabled.

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to understand how visitors interact with our Website. They help us analyze:

  • Website traffic

  • Page activity

  • User behavior

  • Marketing performance

We may use tools such as Google Analytics or similar platforms for this purpose.

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering:

  • Device settings

  • Form inputs

  • User preferences

4. Advertising or Targeting Cookies

If used, these cookies help deliver relevant ads to users and measure ad performance.
Third-party providers may use cookies to track user interests across websites.


How Can I Control Cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.
You can manage your cookie preferences through:

1. Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our site, you may select which categories of cookies to allow or block.
Essential cookies cannot be disabled.

2. Your Web Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block cookies

  • Delete existing cookies

  • Control cookie behavior per site

Browser-specific guides:

  • Chrome

  • Firefox

  • Safari

  • Edge

  • Opera

  • Internet Explorer (legacy)

You may still use our Website even if you block cookies, but some features may not work properly.


Types of Cookies We Use

Below is an example of first-party and third-party cookies that may be used on shibdesk.com.
(The exact cookies may vary depending on the tools active on the Website.)

Analytics and Customization Cookies

NamePurposeProviderTypeExpiration
_gaUsed to track user behavior and collect analytics for improvement.shibdesk.comhttp_cookie1 year
_gidStores a unique ID for statistical data on user interactions.shibdesk.comhttp_cookie24 hours
_ga_#Helps distinguish individual users for visit/session tracking.shibdesk.comhttp_cookie1 year

Unclassified Cookies

These cookies have not yet been categorized. We are identifying them with their providers.

NameProviderTypeExpiration
(varies)shibdesk.comhtml_local_storagepersistent

Other Tracking Technologies (Web Beacons, Pixels)

Cookies are not the only tracking tools we use.
We may also implement:

  • Web beacons (tracking pixels)

  • Clear GIFs

  • Embedded scripts

These help us:

  • Track page traffic

  • Improve site performance

  • Monitor email campaign success

  • Understand navigation behavior

These technologies often rely on cookies, so disabling cookies may affect functionality.


Do We Use Flash Cookies or Local Shared Objects?

Some websites use “Flash Cookies” or LSOs.
If our tools require them, you may control Flash Cookies via:

  • Flash Player Settings Panel

  • Global Storage Settings Panel

Disabling Flash Cookies may limit certain functions if used on our site.


Do We Use Targeted Advertising?

Third parties may serve cookies on your device to deliver advertising based on your browsing activity.
These ads may be relevant to your interests.

Information collected through these cookies does not personally identify you, unless you choose to provide such information willingly.


How Often Will We Update This Cookie Policy?

We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect:

  • Changes in the cookies we use

  • Legal requirements

  • Website or service updates

The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.


Where Can I Get More Information?

If you have questions about our use of cookies or related technologies, please contact:

Shib LLC / ShibDesk
Email: support@shibdesk.com
Location: Santa Clarita, CA, United States
Phone: (661) 476-1954

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