This Cookies Policy applies to any websites, branded pages on third-party platforms (such as Facebook or YouTube) and applications accessed or used through such websites or third-party platforms (“Get Shorty Websites”) that are operated by, or on behalf of, Get Shorty.

By using the Get Shorty Website, you are consenting to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies in this way, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use the Get Shorty Website. If you disable the cookies that we use, this may impact your user experience while on the Get Shorty Website.

The table below summarises the different types of cookie we use on the Get Shorty Website, together with their respective purpose and duration (i.e. how long each cookie will remain on your device).

What are cookies?

Cookies are files or pieces of information that may be stored on your computer (or other internet-enabled devices, such as smartphones and tablets) when you visit the Get Shorty website. A cookie will usually contain the name of the website from which the cookie has come, the “lifetime” of the cookie (i.e. how long it will remain on your device) and a value, which is usually a randomly generated unique number.

What do we use cookies for?

We use cookies to make the Get Shorty Website easier to use and to better tailor content to your interests and needs. Cookies may also be used to help speed up your future activities and experience on the Get Shorty Website. We also use cookies to compile anonymous, aggregated statistics that allow us to understand how people use the Get Shorty Website and to help us improve their structure and content. We cannot identify you personally from this information.

What types of cookies do we use?

Two types of cookies may be used on the Get Shorty Website: “session cookies” and “persistent cookies”. Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you leave the Get Shorty Website. A persistent cookie remains on your device for much longer, or until you manually delete it (how long the cookie remains on your device will depend on the duration, or “lifetime”, of the specific cookie and on your browser settings).

How can I control or delete cookies?

Most internet browsers are initially set up to accept cookies automatically. You can change the settings to block cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent to your device. There is a number of ways to manage cookies. Please refer to your browser instructions, or help screen, to learn more about how to adjust or modify your browser settings.

If you disable the cookies that we use, this may impact your experience while on the Get Shorty Website. For example: you may not be able to visit certain areas of the Get Shorty Website, or you may have a limited experience.

If you use different devices to view and access the Get Shorty Website (e.g. your computer, smartphone, tablet etc.) you will need to ensure that each browser on each device is adjusted to suit your cookie preferences.

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More detailed information:

Session / temporary – These cookies are deleted from your device after you leave a website.

Permanent / persistent – These cookies are not deleted from your device after you leave a website. They remain on your device for a longer period of time.

Name Purpose
_utma, _utmb, _utmc, _utmz These cookies enable Google Analytics functionality.

  • Determine which domain to measure
  • Distinguish unique users
  • Remember the number and time of previous visits
  • Remember traffic source information
  • Determine the start and end of a session
  • Remember the value of visitor-level custom variables