- We use 4 cookie categories: Strictly Necessary, Analytics, Advertisement, and Additional Functionality.
- You can choose which categories to allow — click "Let me choose" in the banner or "Cookie Settings" in the footer.
- Compliant with Thailand's PDPA (Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 / 2019) and EU GDPR.
1. What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores in your browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.) to remember information such as login state, language preference, or browsing behavior. Cookies are not viruses and cannot access data on your device beyond what the website itself stores.
shorturl.in.th uses cookies in compliance with international standards and the following regulations:
- Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA) of Thailand
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for users in the European Union
- Electronic Transactions Act B.E. 2544 (2001)
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Cannot be disabled — required for the basic functioning of the website. Disabling them will break core features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session | Browser close |
| csrf_token / _token | Cross-Site Request Forgery protection | Browser close |
| cc_cookie | Stores your consent preferences | 182 days |
| darkmode | Remembers theme choice (dark/light) | 365 days |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how users interact with the site. Data is collected anonymously to improve the service.
- Google Analytics (gtag.js) — collects session count, page views, devices, country; sets
_ga,_ga_*cookies (24 months); IP is anonymized before sending to Google. - Server logs — IP address (for click stats), User-Agent, country; retained no longer than 90 days then deleted.
2.3 Advertisement Cookies
Used to display ads relevant to your interests. Managed by:
- Google AdSense / DoubleClick — cookies
__gads,__gpi,NID; up to 13 months lifetime. - You can opt out of personalized ads at adssettings.google.com or via the consent banner.
2.4 Additional Functionality
Improves the user experience:
- Cloudflare — cookies
__cf_bm(bot management, 30 min),cf_clearance(1 year). - Google Fonts — loads Noto Sans Thai font (does not set cookies but sends your IP to Google).
3. How You Control Cookies
3.1 Through Our Consent Banner
When you first visit, a banner appears at the bottom with three options:
- Accept All — allow all cookies (including personalized ads).
- Accept Necessary — only essential cookies (general ads only).
- Let me choose — pick each category individually.
You can change your mind anytime — click "Cookie Settings" in the footer.
3.2 Through Your Browser
Every browser has cookie management settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Note: Disabling all cookies may break some features such as login state.
3.3 Through Provider Tools
- Google Analytics opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
- Network Advertising Initiative: networkadvertising.org/choices
4. Third-Party Cookies
The site embeds widgets/scripts from external providers that may set their own cookies:
| Provider | Purpose | Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Advertising | policies.google.com/technologies/ads |
| Google Analytics | Analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Cloudflare | CDN + bot protection | cloudflare.com/privacypolicy |
5. Personal Data Stored Through Cookies
Our cookies do NOT store:
- Full name
- National ID number
- Phone number
- Email (except when logged in)
- Financial information
Our cookies DO store:
- Session tokens (randomly generated session IDs)
- Preferences (language, theme)
- Consent choices
- Analytics IDs (anonymized)
6. Your Rights Under PDPA
As a data subject, you have the right to:
- Withdraw consent — disable cookies via Cookie Settings anytime.
- Access data — request to see what data we have about you (via Contact).
- Request deletion — ask us to delete your account and stored data.
- Request correction — correct inaccurate data.
- Data portability — export your data in a standard format.
- Object to processing — particularly to personalized advertising.
To exercise these rights, contact us via the Contact page or the email shown in the privacy policy.
7. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in technology or third-party providers
- Legal changes (PDPA, GDPR, etc.)
- Additions or removals of website features
Material changes will be communicated via:
- Banner notice on the website
- Email to registered users (if applicable)
- The "Last updated" date at the bottom of this document
8. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us via:
- Contact page
- Terms of Service — for general terms
Last updated: May 3, 2026