Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 28, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember information about your visit, making it easier to return and making the site more useful to you. This policy explains the cookies used by WhatShipped at whatshipped.dev.
2. Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sl_auth_token | HttpOnly JWT session cookie used to authenticate your requests. Set by our server on login and cleared on logout. Never accessible to JavaScript. | Session / 7 days |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies are only set if you accept analytics via our consent banner. They help us understand how visitors use WhatShipped so we can improve it.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics. Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated identifier. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics. Distinguishes unique visitors; stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | 24 hours |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 session cookie. Used to persist session state across page requests. | 2 years |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control analytics cookies in two ways:
- Consent banner — when you first visit WhatShipped, a banner gives you the option to accept or decline analytics cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site, which will re-display the banner on your next visit.
- Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in.
For more information on managing cookies, visit aboutcookies.org or your browser's help documentation.
4. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@whatshipped.dev.