Privacy & cookies¶
On first visit, Shiftly may show a cookie banner. Here is why we use cookies and what you can choose.
Why a banner?¶
Under EU law (ePrivacy and GDPR), we must ask before setting non-essential cookies.
Cookies we use¶
Necessary¶
Required for Shiftly to work; cannot be opted out:
| Purpose | Role |
|---|---|
| Sign-in | Keeps you logged in |
| Session | Secure use of the app |
| Cookie choice | Stores your consent preference |
Optional (analytics)¶
If you accept optional cookies, we may set cookies for:
| Purpose | Role |
|---|---|
| Usage | Understand how Shiftly is used |
| Errors | Detect technical issues faster |
Your choices¶
Accept all¶
Necessary + optional analytics cookies.
Reject optional cookies¶
Only necessary cookies. The app works fully — no feature restrictions.
Change your choice¶
Your choice is stored (e.g. one year). To change it:
- Clear cookies for the site in your browser
- Visit Shiftly again — the banner reappears
- Choose again
Clear cookies (examples)¶
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → Cookies.
Firefox: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and site data → Clear data.
Safari: Safari → Settings → Privacy → Manage website data.
Privacy¶
What we do not do¶
- We do not sell your data
- We do not use advertising cookies to track you across unrelated sites
Your rights (GDPR)¶
Including access and deletion — contact your administrator for organisation-specific questions.
FAQ¶
Must I accept optional cookies?¶
No. Reject them and use Shiftly normally.
If I ignore the banner?¶
The banner stays until you choose. Optional cookies are not set without consent.
Analytics third parties?¶
Analytics data is processed in line with our infrastructure; we do not use Google Analytics for this banner flow.
How long is data stored?¶
- Consent preference: about one year
- Session/sign-in: until you sign out
- Analytics: aggregated where applicable