Cookie Policy

Shortly
Revised as of May 28, 2026

GAMEGEARS LTD ("GAMEGEARS", "we", "us" or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies in connection with Shortly, including https://shortly.show, w2a.shortly.show, the web-to-app landing page https://w2a.shortly.show/trailer/?mid=3, and related pages and subdomains that link to this Cookie Policy (together, the "Website").

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies, web storage, scripts, pixels, tags and similar technologies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your choices. It supplements our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service. Capitalized terms used but not defined here have the meanings given in the Terms of Service.

Important: you do not have to accept optional cookies and similar technologies. If you reject optional technologies, the Website and web-to-app checkout should still be available, but some convenience, attribution and advertising measurement features may not work. Blocking strictly necessary technologies, including payment security and fraud-prevention technologies, may prevent subscription checkout or related security features from working correctly.

1. What are cookies and similar technologies?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. Cookies may be first-party cookies, set by the website you are visiting, or third-party cookies, set by a third-party service used by that website.

Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, pixels, scripts, tags, iframes, software development kits, link decoration and other technologies that store information on your device or access information from your device. In this Cookie Policy, references to "cookies" include these similar technologies unless the context requires otherwise.

2. How Shortly uses cookies and similar technologies

The Website is used for a web-to-app flow: a user may view a trailer or promotional page on the Website, enter an email address, purchase a subscription through web checkout, and then use the subscription benefits in the Shortly mobile application. The Website may show previews or trailers only and may not support full viewing of premium content.

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • to make the Website and web-to-app flow work correctly;
  • to remember information required for checkout, account creation, login instructions and return visits;
  • to process payments, support authentication steps such as 3DS redirects, and prevent fraud;
  • to measure advertising performance, attribute web-to-app installs and purchases, and improve marketing campaigns, where you consent to optional marketing technologies;
  • to remember and apply your cookie choices.

3. Consent and cookie choices

Strictly necessary technologies are used because they are required to provide the Website, checkout, payment security, fraud prevention, account/subscription activation or related security features. These technologies are always active and cannot be disabled through our Cookie Settings.

Optional technologies, such as marketing and attribution technologies, are used only where you consent through the cookie banner or Cookie Settings. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time through the Cookie Settings link on the Website, where available, or by clearing cookies and site data in your browser.

If your browser, device or privacy tools block cookies or similar technologies, some Website features, payment functions or attribution links may not work as intended.

4. Technologies we use

4.1 Strictly necessary and service-operation technologies

These technologies are needed for the Website, web-to-app subscription flow, checkout security and fraud prevention.

Name / key Provider and domain Technology Purpose Retention
device_id GAMEGEARS / w2a.shortly.show localStorage Stores a UUID v7 sent in the Device-Id header so the backend can recognize returning visitors and connect the web-to-app flow, subscription and app account logic. Until deleted by the user or browser storage is cleared.
trailer_pending_token GAMEGEARS / w2a.shortly.show sessionStorage Stores a temporary order or checkout token so the Website can restore the subscription flow after a Stripe redirect or 3DS authentication return. Until the browser tab or session is closed.
__stripe_mid Stripe / first-party on our domain Cookie Used by Stripe for payment security, fraud detection and fraud prevention during web checkout. Up to 1 year.
__stripe_sid Stripe / first-party on our domain Cookie Used by Stripe for payment security, fraud detection and fraud prevention during the active checkout session. About 30 minutes; may be renewed while the session is active.
Stripe cookies, including m and related Stripe identifiers Stripe / stripe.com, js.stripe.com, m.stripe.com, m.stripe.network Third-party cookies, iframe storage and related technologies Enable Stripe.js, Stripe Elements, payment authentication, transaction security and cross-merchant fraud prevention signals. Up to 2 years or as otherwise set by Stripe.

4.2 Functional technologies

Functional technologies help the Website remember information you enter or choose during the web-to-app flow. If disabled, you may need to re-enter information.

Name / key Provider and domain Technology Purpose Retention
trailer_email GAMEGEARS / w2a.shortly.show localStorage Stores the email address entered in the Email Gate so that the field is not empty after a page reload and the account/subscription flow can be continued more easily. Until deleted by the user or browser storage is cleared.

4.3 Marketing and attribution technologies

These technologies help us measure advertising performance, attribute installs and purchases, and improve marketing campaigns. They are optional and should be used only where you consent.

Technology / name Provider and domain What it does Cookies / storage Retention
Meta Pixel, Pixel ID 4248431345431768 Meta Platforms / connect.facebook.net and facebook.com Loads fbevents.js and may track PageView, Lead, ViewContent and Purchase events to measure and optimize advertising and campaign performance. First-party cookies such as _fbp and, if the URL contains fbclid, _fbc. Meta may also read or set third-party cookies on facebook.com, such as fr, datr, sb and c_user where the user is logged in to Facebook. _fbp and _fbc: about 90 days. Meta-domain cookies: up to 2 years or according to Meta settings.
AppsFlyer Smart Script V2 AppsFlyer / onelinksmartscript.appsflyersdk.com Generates a OneLink URL for redirecting the user to the relevant app store and attributing the web-to-app journey. In the current Smart Script V2 implementation without PBA, it does not set cookies on our domain. It may process campaign, click and link parameters to generate attribution links. No cookies on our domain in the current setup; attribution data according to AppsFlyer settings.
trailer_pending_plan GAMEGEARS / w2a.shortly.show Stores plan metadata such as currency and amount during a Stripe redirect/return so that a Meta Pixel Purchase event can be attributed correctly. sessionStorage Until the browser tab or session is closed.

4.4 Technologies not currently listed

The inventory above is based on the current configuration of the web-to-app landing page. We do not list Google Analytics, ContentSquare or other analytics/session recording tools for this landing page unless they are added to the Website. If we add or materially change optional technologies, we will update this Cookie Policy and, where required, request or refresh consent.

5. Third-party services

Some cookies and similar technologies are provided by third parties. Their processing may be governed by their own notices and settings.

Provider Purpose on Shortly Useful links
Stripe Web checkout, Stripe.js, Stripe Elements, payment security, transaction authentication and fraud prevention. Cookie Policy: https://stripe.com/legal/cookies-policy
Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
Meta Platforms Meta Pixel for advertising measurement, conversion tracking and campaign optimization, where you consent. Cookie Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policies/cookies/
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
AppsFlyer Smart Script / OneLink attribution for web-to-app redirects and campaign measurement, where you consent. Privacy Policy: https://www.appsflyer.com/legal/privacy-policy/

6. How to manage cookies

You can manage optional cookies through the Cookie Settings link on the Website, where available. You may also delete or block cookies and site data through your browser settings. Clearing site data may remove your saved choices and locally stored Website data, including localStorage and sessionStorage entries.

Browser instructions are available here:

You can also manage advertising preferences through third-party settings, including Meta account/ad settings and device advertising settings where available. Stripe provides its own cookie settings for Stripe-operated pages, but Stripe technologies used for payment security and fraud prevention in our checkout may be required for the transaction to work.

7. Consequences of disabling technologies

If you disable or block cookies and similar technologies:

  • you may need to re-enter your email address or other information during the web-to-app flow;
  • payment checkout, 3DS authentication, fraud prevention or subscription activation may fail if Stripe or necessary storage is blocked;
  • we may not be able to measure advertising performance, attribute app installs or purchases, or optimize marketing campaigns;
  • your cookie preferences may need to be set again after cookies or site data are cleared.

8. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, including when we add, remove or change cookies, similar technologies, providers, domains, retention periods or purposes. The revised version will be effective when published unless a later effective date is stated.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, contact us at support@gamegears.online.

GAMEGEARS LTD
55 Griva Digeni, 3101, Limassol, Cyprus
Email: support@gamegears.online