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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15 May 2026
Plain-English summary: This website (sauron.so) uses minimal cookies — mainly session cookies required for the Shopify admin app to function, and the Shopify-standard OAuth flow. We do not use advertising cookies. We do not inject any cookies into your customers' storefront. The interactive tools on this site (SEO checklist) use localStorage, not cookies.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners. This policy explains what cookies we use and why.
2. Cookies on sauron.so (this marketing website)
The sauron.so marketing website uses no third-party analytics or advertising cookies. We do not currently use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or any other tracking scripts on the public marketing site.
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sauron-seo-checklist | localStorage (not a cookie) | Saves progress on the interactive SEO checklist tool | Until cleared by user |
As we add features to this site, we will update this policy before placing any new cookies.
3. Cookies in the Shopify admin app
When you use Sauron inside your Shopify admin, the following cookies may be present:
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__session / Shopify session | Essential | Maintains your authenticated session in the Shopify admin embedded app | Session |
| Shopify OAuth state | Essential | CSRF protection during the OAuth install flow | Session (deleted after install) |
| Google OAuth state | Essential | CSRF protection during GSC and GA4 OAuth connection | Session (deleted after connection) |
These cookies are strictly necessary for the App to function and cannot be disabled without breaking the Service. They do not track you across other websites.
4. Cookies we do NOT use
- Advertising or retargeting cookies (Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, etc.)
- Analytics cookies on the marketing site (we may add privacy-respecting analytics in future — we will update this policy first)
- Cookies placed on your customers' Shopify storefront — we do not inject any scripts or cookies into your store's frontend
5. Managing cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential session cookies will prevent the Shopify admin app from functioning. Each browser manages cookies differently — consult your browser's help documentation for instructions.
Common browser cookie settings:
6. Changes to this policy
If we add new cookies — particularly any analytics or tracking cookies to the marketing site — we will update this policy before they are placed. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent change.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies or this policy: privacy@sauron.so