Cookie Policy

1. Overview

This Cookie Policy explains how Sharebox AI ("we," "us," or "our") approaches cookies and similar tracking technologies in relation to our WordPress plugin. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. Our Cookie-Free Approach

Sharebox AI does not use cookies.

Unlike many WordPress plugins and web services, Sharebox AI is designed to operate without setting any cookies on your website or your visitors' browsers. This is a deliberate design choice that reflects our commitment to privacy.

What This Means for You

• No cookie consent banners required for Sharebox AI specifically
• No impact on your GDPR cookie compliance from our plugin
• No tracking of individual visitors through our plugin
• No cross-site tracking or behavioral profiling

3. Technologies We Do Not Use

Sharebox AI does not employ any of the following tracking technologies:

4. How Sharebox AI Works Without Cookies

Sharebox AI functions entirely without persistent storage or tracking:

1. Button Rendering: Share buttons are rendered using lightweight inline SVG icons (under 1KB) directly in your page HTML.
2. Click Handling: When a visitor clicks a button, JavaScript generates the appropriate URL for the selected AI platform and opens it in a new tab.
3. No State Required: The plugin does not need to remember anything about visitors between page loads or sessions.
4. Configuration Storage: Plugin settings are stored in your WordPress database on your server—not in visitor browsers.

5. Optional Analytics Integrations

While Sharebox AI itself sets no cookies, you may choose to enable optional integrations with analytics services that do use cookies:

Google Analytics 4

If you enable GA4 integration and have Google Analytics installed on your site:

• Google Analytics sets its own cookies (e.g., _ga, _ga_*)
• Sharebox AI button clicks can be tracked as custom events
• Cookie usage is governed by Google's Privacy Policy
• You are responsible for disclosing GA4 cookies in your site's cookie policy

Microsoft Clarity

If you enable Clarity integration and have Microsoft Clarity installed on your site:

• Microsoft Clarity sets its own cookies (e.g., _clck, _clsk)
• Sharebox AI interactions may be captured in session recordings
• Cookie usage is governed by Microsoft's Privacy Statement
• You are responsible for disclosing Clarity cookies in your site's cookie policy

Important: These integrations are disabled by default. If you enable them, the cookies are set by Google or Microsoft, not by Sharebox AI.

6. Third-Party AI Platforms

When visitors click Sharebox AI buttons, they are redirected to third-party AI platforms. These platforms may set their own cookies:

Note: These cookies are set on the AI platforms' domains, not on your website. Visitors interact with these platforms directly after clicking the share buttons, and any cookie usage is governed by each platform's respective policies.

7. Your Website's Cookie Responsibilities

While Sharebox AI does not set cookies, you may have other plugins, themes, or services on your WordPress site that do. As a website owner, you are responsible for:

• Auditing all cookies set by your website
• Maintaining an accurate cookie policy that covers all technologies used
• Implementing cookie consent where required by law (GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, etc.)
• Providing opt-out mechanisms for non-essential cookies

Recommended Tools for Cookie Compliance

Consider using WordPress plugins designed for cookie compliance, such as:

• Complianz
• CookieYes
• Cookie Notice & Compliance
• GDPR Cookie Consent

These tools can help you audit cookies, display consent banners, and manage user preferences.

8. Regional Cookie Laws

Different jurisdictions have varying requirements for cookie disclosure and consent:

European Union (GDPR & ePrivacy Directive)

• Prior consent required for non-essential cookies
• Clear information about cookie purposes
• Easy withdrawal of consent
• Sharebox AI: No action required as we set no cookies

California (CCPA/CPRA)

• Right to know about data collection
• Right to opt-out of sale/sharing
• Disclosure of tracking technologies
• Sharebox AI: No action required as we set no cookies

United Kingdom (UK GDPR & PECR)

• Similar requirements to EU
• ICO guidance on cookie consent
• Sharebox AI: No action required as we set no cookies

Other Jurisdictions

Many other countries have cookie and privacy laws. Because Sharebox AI sets no cookies, our plugin should not create additional compliance obligations in any jurisdiction.

9. Browser Settings and Cookies

While Sharebox AI does not set cookies, your visitors can control cookies from other sources through their browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Visitors can also use browser extensions like Privacy Badger, uBlock Origin, or Ghostery to block tracking technologies.

10. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. While Sharebox AI does not track users regardless of this setting, we support the principle behind DNT. Our plugin's privacy-by-design approach means we honor the spirit of Do Not Track by default—we simply don't track.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Since our core commitment is to not use cookies, significant changes to this policy are unlikely. However, we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our approach to cookies and tracking, please contact us at:

Email: hi@observed.ai
Website: https://observed.ai

13. Summary