Cookie Policy
Last updated: 5 July 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies such as localStorage and sessionStorage (browser-side storage). This policy covers all of these.
2. How We Store Your Preferences
Your cookie consent preferences are stored locally on your device using localStorage under the key sr_cookie_prefs. They are not transmitted to our servers unless you are logged in, in which case your anonymised consent action is logged for compliance audit purposes only.
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary (always active)
These cookies are required for the platform to function. You cannot opt out of them.
| Cookie / Key | Purpose | Expiry | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | Keeps you logged in securely (server-side session) | Session | ShiftRanks |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | ShiftRanks |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe fraud detection (payment security) | 1 year | Stripe |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe session identifier (payment security) | 30 min | Stripe |
| sr_cookie_prefs | Stores your cookie consent choice (localStorage) | 1 year | ShiftRanks |
3.2 Functional (optional)
These improve your experience but are not required.
| Cookie / Key | Purpose | Expiry | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| sr_prefs | Remembers your portal display preferences | 1 year | ShiftRanks |
| sr_onboarding_step | Saves your onboarding progress | Session | ShiftRanks |
3.3 Marketing / Analytics (optional)
Used to measure performance and improve our marketing. Only activated with your consent.
| Cookie / Key | Purpose | Expiry | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| sr_sk | Anonymous session key for analytics (localStorage, no PII) | Persistent | ShiftRanks |
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set their own cookies or access tokens:
- Stripe — payment processing. Stripe Privacy Policy
- OpenAI — AI content generation (your brief text is sent to OpenAI servers). OpenAI Privacy Policy
- Google — Google Analytics 4, Search Console, Google Business Profile. Google Privacy Policy
- DataForSEO — keyword and backlink data API.
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram) — social posting via Graph API.
- LinkedIn — social posting API.
5. Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page. You can also clear all ShiftRanks cookies and localStorage by clearing your browser's site data for shiftranks.com.
Most browsers also allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in.
6. Your Rights
Under GDPR and CCPA you have the right to access, correct, or delete your data. To exercise these rights email info@shiftranks.com or use our Data Deletion page.
7. Contact
For any questions about this Cookie Policy contact us at info@shiftranks.com.