Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 1, 2026 · Effective: April 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They serve various purposes including ensuring the proper functioning of the website, maintaining security, and improving your experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Maintains your login session and authentication state | Session (expires when browser closes) |
| CSRF token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| Cookie consent | Remembers your cookie preference settings | 1 year |
2.2 Infrastructure Cookies
Our infrastructure provider Cloudflare may set the following cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Bot management and DDoS protection | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Records that a visitor has passed a security challenge | Up to 24 hours |
These cookies are necessary for security and performance and are classified as essential.
2.3 Payment Cookies
During paid plan purchases, our payment processor Stripe may set cookies for:
- Payment session management
- Fraud prevention and detection
- Compliance with payment card industry standards
These cookies are only set during the checkout process.
2.4 Analytics Cookies
bah.is does not currently use third-party analytics cookies. Click analytics for short links are processed server-side without placing cookies on the clicker's device.
2.5 Advertising and Tracking Cookies
bah.is does not use third-party advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or retargeting technologies.
3. Cookies Set on Link Clicks
When someone clicks a bah.is short link, no cookies are placed on the clicker's device by bah.is. Click analytics data (timestamp, country/region, device type, browser, referrer) is collected server-side from the HTTP request. The destination website may set its own cookies according to its own policies.
4. Cookie Management
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly.
Cookie settings in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
5. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers send "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. As there is currently no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals, we do not currently alter our practices in response to DNT signals.
6. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or change cookies or tracking technologies. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.
7. Contact
For questions about our Cookie Policy:
- Email: legal@bah.is
- Web: https://bah.is
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