ShareSnappy Cookies Policy

Last Updated: January 5, 2026

1. Introduction to Cookies

This Cookies Policy (“Policy”) explains what cookies are, how ShareSnappy.com (“ShareSnappy,” “the Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses them, and how you can control them. By using ShareSnappy, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies, tiny text files, get saved to your computer, phone, or tablet by websites. These files contain information that helps websites:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use the site
• Track your activity across pages
• Show you relevant content or ads

Types of Cookies:

• First-party cookies – Set by ShareSnappy on your device
• Other companies (e.g., Google, analytics providers) set third-party cookies for their services.

Session vs. Persistent Cookies:

• Session cookies vanish when you close the browser.
• Persistent cookies stay on devices longer (days to years).

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2. Why ShareSnappy Uses Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes:

2.1 Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for our website to function properly. They enable:

• Basic site navigation and functionality
• Security and fraud prevention
• Form submission and data handling
• User session management
• Content delivery and display

These cookies do NOT require your consent. They are necessary for you to use ShareSnappy.

2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use our Site:

• Which pages are most popular
• How long do you spend on each page
• What devices and browsers do people use
• How people navigate between pages
• Where visitors come from (referral source)

This data helps us improve our content and user experience. These cookies require your consent under GDPR and privacy laws.

2.3 Preference and Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your choices:

• Preferred language or theme
• Previously entered form data
• Cookie consent preferences
• Personalization settings

These cookies require your consent for non-essential functionality.

2.4 Marketing and Affiliate Cookies

These cookies are used for:

• Tracking affiliate link clicks
• Understanding conversion paths
• Measuring affiliate marketing performance
• Tracking which affiliate products you view

These cookies require your consent.

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3. Specific Cookies and Tools Used on ShareSnappy

3.1 WordPress Platform Cookies

Tool: WordPress (Content Management System)
Purpose: Site functionality, user sessions, security
Cookies Set: wordpress_logged_in, wordpress_sec (when logged in)
Duration: Session or persistent
Type: Essential
Consent Required: No (essential functionality)

3.2 Google Tag Manager (GTM4WP Plugin)

Tool: Google Tag Manager via GTM4WP Plugin
Purpose: Track site analytics, user behavior, and conversions
Cookies Set: Multiple tracking cookies (IDs, session data)
Duration: 2 years (typical)
Type: Analytics
Consent Required: Yes (unless essential for your site)
Data Shared: Google Analytics and other tools via GTM
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

What GTM Does:

• Tracks page views and user interactions
• Records conversion events (form submissions, downloads, newsletter signups)
• Collects device and browser information
• Measures traffic sources and user journeys

3.3 Google Analytics

Tool: Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Purpose: Understand website traffic and user behavior
Cookies Set: _ga, _gat, _gid (Google Analytics cookies)
Duration: 2 years
Type: Analytics
Consent Required: Yes
Data Shared: Google’s servers
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Analytics Tracking Includes:

• Number of visitors
• Pages viewed
• Time spent on each page
• User device and browser type
• Approximate geographic location
• Referral source
• Conversion tracking (forms, downloads)

3.4 LiteSpeed Cache Plugin

Tool: LiteSpeed Cache (WordPress Plugin)
Purpose: Improve site speed and performance
Cookies Set: litespeed_cookie_* (optimization cookies)
Duration: Varies
Type: Performance/Essential
Consent Required: No (helps deliver core website functionality)

3.5 Hostinger Services

Tool: Hostinger (Web Hosting)
Purpose: Website hosting, server operations, security
Cookies Set: Various Hostinger cookies (sessions, security)
Duration: Session-based
Type: Essential
Consent Required: No
Services Include:

• Web hosting infrastructure
• Hostinger Reach (marketing tools)
• Hostinger Tools (site management)

3.6 Elementor Page Builder

Tool: Elementor
Purpose: Website design and page building
Cookies Set: Elementor_* (user preferences, editor data)
Duration: Session or persistent
Type: Functionality
Consent Required: No (essential for site administration)

3.7 Rank Math SEO Plugin

Tool: Rank Math SEO
Purpose: Search engine optimization tracking and analysis
Cookies Set: rank_math_* (analytics and preferences)
Duration: Varies
Type: Analytics/Functionality
Consent Required: May vary (check Rank Math privacy policy)
Privacy Policy: https://rankmath.com/privacy-policy

3.8 Forminator (Forms Plugin)

Tool: Forminator
Purpose: Contact forms, newsletter signup, data collection
Cookies Set: forminator_* (form session data)
Duration: Session-based
Type: Functionality/Essential
Consent Required: No (essential for forms to function)

Data Collected Through Forms:

• Name, email address, and message content
• Form submission timestamp
• Device and browser information
• IP address
• Form field entries

3.9 PopupAlly Plugin

Tool: PopupAlly
Purpose: Display popups for newsletter signups, announcements
Cookies Set: popupally_* (popup display tracking)
Duration: Varies
Type: Functionality/Marketing
Consent Required: May vary (popups may require consent if marketing-focused)

What PopupAlly Tracks:

• Whether you’ve seen a specific pop-up
• Whether the pop-up was closed or interacted with
• Popup display frequency
• User responses to pop-up offers

3.10 Complianz (Privacy/Compliance Plugin)

Tool: Complianz
Purpose: Cookie consent management, compliance monitoring
Cookies Set: complianz_* (cookie consent preferences, consent logs)
Duration: 1 year (typical)
Type: Functionality/Compliance
Consent Required: No (essential for managing your consent choices)

What Complianz Does:

• Displays cookie consent banner
• Stores your cookie preferences
• Blocks cookies until you consent
• Manages your consent choices
• Helps ShareSnappy track compliance

3.11 Astra Theme

Tool: Astra WordPress Theme
Purpose: Website design and functionality
Cookies Set: astra_* (user preferences, theme data)
Duration: Session-based
Type: Functionality/Essential
Consent Required: No (essential for site display)

3.12 Unlimited Elements for Elementor

Tool: Unlimited Elements
Purpose: Extended page building elements
Cookies Set: unlimited_elements_* (editor data)
Duration: Session-based
Type: Functionality
Consent Required: No (essential for site building)

3.13 WPCode Lite (Code Snippets)

Tool: WPCode Lite
Purpose: Manage custom code and scripts
Cookies Set: None directly (depends on custom code)
Type: Backend functionality
Consent Required: Depends on how custom code is used

3.14 Dynific Addons

Tool: Dynific Addons
Purpose: Extended functionality for page builders
Cookies Set: dynific_* (addon data)
Duration: Varies
Type: Functionality
Consent Required: Depends on specific addon use

3.15 Affiliate Partner Cookies

Services: Amazon Associates, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, affiliate programs, etc.
Purpose: Track affiliate link clicks and conversions
Cookies Set: Partner-specific cookies (amzn_assoc_*, fbp, etc.)
Duration: 30-90 days (varies by partner)
Type: Analytics/Marketing
Consent Required: Yes (if not essential for your use)

When you click an affiliate link:

• The partner company sets a cookie to track your activity
• ShareSnappy receives a commission if you purchase
• Your purchase data is shared with the affiliate partner

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4. Cookie Categories and Consent

4.1 Essential Cookies

Consent Required: No
Description: Essential cookies are necessary for basic website functionality. These cookies are always active and cannot be disabled.

Examples:

• WordPress user session cookies
• LiteSpeed cache cookies
• Hostinger security cookies
• Form submission cookies
• Cookie consent preference cookies (Complianz)

4.2 Analytics Cookies

Consent Required: Yes (under GDPR and privacy laws)
Description: Analytics cookies help us understand how you use our website. They collect anonymous data about your browsing behavior.

Examples:

• Google Analytics cookies
• Google Tag Manager tracking
• Rank Math analytics
• Hostinger analytics (if enabled)

4.3 Functional/Preference Cookies

Consent Required: No (for essential functionality); Yes (for non-essential preferences)
Description: Functional cookies remember your choices and preferences.

Examples:

• Language preferences
• Theme selection
• Form data
• Popup display preferences
• User preferences

4.4 Marketing/Affiliate Cookies

Consent Required: Yes
Description: Marketing cookies are used for advertising and affiliate tracking purposes.

Examples:

• Affiliate partner cookies
• PopupAlly marketing cookies
• Advertising network cookies
• Conversion tracking cookies

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5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit ShareSnappy, you’ll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept All – Consent to all non-essential cookies
• Decline – Reject all non-essential cookies
• Customize – Choose which cookie categories you allow

5.2 Changing Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

1. Looking for a “Cookie Preferences” or “Privacy Settings” link (usually in the footer)
2. Clicking the link to open your cookie consent management center
3. Toggling cookie categories on or off
4. Saving your updated preferences

5.3 Browser Controls

You can also control cookies directly through your web browser:

Google Chrome:

1. Tap the three dots (⋮) at the top right.
2. Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
3. You can block all cookies, third-party cookies, or manage site-specific settings

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Click the hamburger menu (☰) in the top right
2. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
3. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Apple Safari:

1. Click Safari in the menu bar
2. Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
3. You can remove cookies or prevent tracking

Microsoft Edge:

1. Tap the top-right ⋮ icon
2. Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and other site data
3. Configure your preferences

Important: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality, and you may not be able to access certain features.

5.4 Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Download the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Enable Do Not Track (DNT) in supported browsers.

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6. Third-Party Cookies and Data Sharing

6.1 Who We Share Data With

When you visit ShareSnappy, your data is shared with:

Google (Google Analytics, GTM)	Analytics & Tag Management	Pages viewed, time on site, device info, IP (anonymized)	Understand website usage
Hostinger	Web Hosting	Server logs, security data	Host the website
Affiliate Partners	Affiliate tracking	Click data, conversion data	Track sales commissions
Email Service (if used)	Newsletter & Marketing	Email address (if subscribed)	Send newsletters

6.2 No Sale of Data

ShareSnappy does NOT sell your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes. We only share data with service providers necessary to operate our website.

6.3 International Data Transfer

Your data may be transferred to, stored in, and processed outside of India (where ShareSnappy is based). Google’s servers, for example, are located in multiple countries. By using ShareSnappy, you consent to this transfer.

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7. Cookie Retention and Deletion

7.1 How Long Cookies Last

Session cookies	Until you close browser	Deleted automatically
Analytics	2 years (typical)	Google Analytics standard duration
Affiliate tracking	30-90 days	Varies by partner
Preference cookies	1 year	Stored to remember your choices
Consent logs	1 year minimum	Required for compliance

7.2 Deleting Cookies

From Your Browser:

1. Go to browser settings (as described in Section 5.3)
2. Select “Clear cookies” or “Delete browsing data.”
3. Choose what time period to delete (all time, last hour, etc.)
4. Confirm deletion

Permanently:
Cookies are deleted when:

• Their expiration date passes
• You clear your browser cache
• You uninstall your browser
• You use private/incognito browsing mode

7.3 Cookie Management by ShareSnappy

ShareSnappy (via Complianz) stores:

• Your cookie consent choices (1+ year)
• Cookie audit logs
• Consent history (for compliance purposes)

These records help us demonstrate compliance with privacy laws.

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8. Specific Practices for Analytics

8.1 Google Analytics Data

Google Analytics helps ShareSnappy understand:

• How many people visit
• Which articles are most popular
• How visitors found us (search, social, direct)
• Device types and browsers used
• Approximate geographic location
• User journey through the site

Your data is anonymized – Google Analytics does not collect your name, email, or personally identifiable information. Data is aggregated (combined) with other users’ data.

8.2 Google Tag Manager

GTM acts as a container for various tracking codes. It:

• Manages when and how tracking happens
• Allows us to update tracking without changing code
• Integrates with Google Analytics and other tools
• Tracks form submissions and other events

8.3 Data Processing

• Retention: Google Analytics typically retains data for 26 months
• Anonymization: Your IP address is anonymized after collection
• Accessibility: Only ShareSnappy team members with admin access can view reports
• Data remains encrypted during transfer and storage.

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9. GDPR and Privacy Law Compliance

9.1 For EU Visitors

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• You have the right to consent to or refuse cookies
• You can withdraw consent at any time
• Non-essential cookies require explicit consent (not pre-checked boxes)
• We must clearly disclose what data we collect

ShareSnappy complies with:

• Displaying a clear cookie consent banner before setting cookies
• Using Complianz to manage consent preferences
• Blocking analytics and marketing cookies until you consent
• Allowing you to change preferences anytime
• Keeping records of your consent for at least 1 year

9.2 For California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• You have the right to know what data is collected
• You can request the deletion of your data
• You can opt out of data sharing/selling

ShareSnappy complies with:

• Disclosing cookie use in this policy
• Not selling personal data
• Providing data access upon request
• Offering opt-out options in our cookie banner

9.3 For Other Locations

Different regions have different cookie laws:

• UK: Similar to GDPR (PECR)
• Australia: Australian Privacy Principles (APP)
• Canada: PIPEDA
• India: Information Technology Act

ShareSnappy respects all applicable privacy laws for visitors worldwide.

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10. Security of Cookie Data

10.1 How We Protect Your Data

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted is encrypted
• Secure Cookies: Cookies are marked as secure and httpOnly when applicable
• Analytics data is restricted to authorized personnel.
• Regular Audits: We monitor our cookie practices for compliance

10.2 What We Cannot Guarantee

• No security system is 100% secure
• Cookies can be intercepted or stolen (though encrypted cookies are safer)
• Your browser security is your responsibility
• Third-party services have their own security practices

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11. Children’s Privacy

ShareSnappy is not intended for children under 13 years old. We:

• Do not knowingly collect information from children under 13
• Do not target marketing to children
• Disable certain tracking for young users if required by law

If you believe a child under 13 has provided information to ShareSnappy, contact us at support@sharesnappy.com.

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12. Updates to Cookie Policy

12.1 When We Update This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy when:

• We add or remove tools/plugins
• Privacy laws change
• We modify how cookies are used
• Technology or practices evolve

12.2 How We Notify You

For material changes:

• We’ll post a notice on our Site
• We may send an email (if you’ve provided one)
• We’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top

Your continued use of ShareSnappy indicates your acceptance of updated cookie practices.

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13. Contact Us About Cookies

For questions about this Cookies Policy:

Email: support@sharesnappy.com
Subject: “Cookies Policy Question”

Mailing Address:
ShareSnappy
D-141, Second Floor, BPTP Amstoria,
Sector 102, Gurugram, Haryana – 122006, India

Office Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (GMT +5:30)

For Data Requests (GDPR/CCPA):

• Data Access: What data do we have about you?
• Data Deletion: Request that we delete your data
• Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw your cookie consent

Send requests to: support@sharesnappy.com with “Data Request” in the subject line. We’ll respond within 30 days.

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14. Acknowledgment

By using ShareSnappy, you acknowledge that you:

• Have read this Cookies Policy
• Understand how cookies are used
• Accept the use of cookies as described
• Can change your cookie preferences anytime

If you do not agree with this Cookies Policy, please stop using ShareSnappy and contact us.

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15. Additional Resources

• GDPR Official Information: https://gdpr-info.eu/
• ePrivacy Directive: https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/privacy-directive
• Your browser’s cookie settings: See Section 5.3
• Google Analytics Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Hostinger Privacy: Check your hosting account settings

Thank you for your understanding and respect for privacy on ShareSnappy.