Cookie Policy
Last updated October 24, 2026
Cookies are small files a website stores in your browser. shrtcd uses as few as possible.
Clicking a short link
We set no cookies when you open a short link on shrtcd.com or on a custom domain.
Signing in
We set a single cookie, only after you sign in:
| Name | Purpose | Lasts |
|---|---|---|
shrtcd.sid | Keeps you signed in. It holds a random session ID, is only sent over HTTPS, and can't be read by scripts on the page. | 30 days, or until you sign out |
This cookie is strictly necessary for signing in, so it doesn't need your consent. Without it you can't use the dashboard.
Cloudflare
Our network provider, Cloudflare, may set short-lived security cookies (such as __cf_bm or cf_clearance) to tell real visitors from bots and to block attacks. They are strictly necessary, are not used for tracking or advertising, and are described in Cloudflare's cookie documentation.
No tracking or advertising cookies
We use no analytics, advertising, social media or other third-party tracking cookies, and we don't use local storage or similar technologies to track you.
Managing cookies
You can block or delete cookies in your browser's settings. If you block shrtcd.sid you won't be able to sign in, but short links will still work.
Contact
Questions: [email protected]. See also our Privacy Policy.