Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 4, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how The Shan Man (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on theshanman.com (the “Site”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices you have to control them.
Your choice, always. When you first visit, a banner lets you accept all, reject non-essential, or pick which categories you allow. You can change your mind anytime by clicking the small cookie button in the bottom-left corner of any page.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They’re widely used to make sites work, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site’s owners. Some cookies are set by us (“first-party”) and some are set by other companies whose services we use (“third-party”), such as Google and Meta. We also use similar technologies like pixels and local storage; we refer to all of these as “cookies” in this policy.
The types of cookies we use
1. Strictly necessary
These are required for the Site to function — things like keeping you logged in, remembering items in a cart or order, and keeping the Site secure. They don’t track you for advertising, and the Site can’t work properly without them, so they can’t be switched off. On our platform (Kajabi) these include:
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _kjb_session | Kajabi (us) | Maintains your session so pages and logins work | Session |
| kjb_returning | Kajabi (us) | Recognizes returning visitors for core site behavior | Up to 1 year |
| Checkout / cart cookies | Kajabi (us) | Remembers items and order details during checkout | Session / short-term |
2. Analytics
These help us understand how visitors use the Site — which pages are popular and how people move around — so we can improve it. This data is aggregated and used to make the Site better. These load only if you allow the Analytics category.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics (GA4) | Distinguishes unique visitors | Up to 2 years |
| _ga_<ID> | Google Analytics (GA4) | Maintains session state for measurement | Up to 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors over a short window | 24 hours |
3. Marketing
These let us measure the performance of our ads and show you more relevant content across platforms like Facebook and Instagram. They load only if you allow the Marketing category.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta Pixel (us) | Identifies browsers for ad delivery and measurement | Up to 90 days |
| fr | Meta / Facebook | Ad delivery and measurement across Meta platforms | Up to 90 days |
4. Functional
These power extras like embedded videos, chat widgets, or remembering small preferences. We may not use any of these today, but if we add such a tool it will fall under this category and load only if you allow it.
Third-party services
Some cookies are set by third parties whose tools we use. When enabled, these providers may process your data under their own privacy policies:
- Google (Analytics): policies.google.com/privacy. We use Google Consent Mode, so Google is instructed not to store analytics cookies until you consent.
- Meta (Facebook Pixel): facebook.com/privacy/policy. The Pixel does not load until you allow Marketing.
- Kajabi (our website platform): kajabi.com/policies/privacy. Provides the strictly necessary cookies that run the Site.
How we handle consent (and GDPR)
Non-essential cookies (Analytics and Marketing) are blocked until you opt in. Until you make a choice, Google Analytics and the Meta Pixel do not track you. When you accept a category, we record your consent, and we re-ask for it after 12 months. You can withdraw or change consent at any time — it’s as easy as giving it.
To change your choices: click the round cookie button in the bottom-left corner of any page, adjust the toggles, and save. Rejecting a category stops those cookies going forward.
Controlling cookies in your browser
Beyond our banner, you can control cookies through your browser settings — blocking or deleting existing cookies, or being warned before one is set. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the Site from working. Helpful guides:
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our Site or the tools we use change, or as the law requires. When we do, we’ll revise the “Last updated” date above. Please check back periodically.
Contact us
Questions about this policy or how we use cookies? Reach us at [email protected].
The Shan Man
12621 N. Tatum Blvd, #908
Phoenix, AZ 85032
theshanman.com · [email protected]