Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 6, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and enable advertising and analytics functionality.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality and security. These cannot be disabled.
- Security and abuse prevention
- Load balancing
- Session management
- Cookie consent preferences
Duration: Session to 1 year
Advertising Cookies (Third-Party)
Set by: Google AdSense, advertising partners
Purpose:
- Display personalized ads
- Measure ad effectiveness
- Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly
- Track conversions
Duration: Up to 2 years
Cookie examples: __gads, __gac, IDE, DSID
Opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com
Analytics Cookies
Set by: Google Analytics
Purpose:
- Understand which tools are popular
- Measure traffic and user behavior
- Improve website navigation
- Optimize page layouts
What we DON’T track: Your tool content, text you process, or data you enter in tools
Duration: 26 months
Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Cookie examples: _ga, _gid, _gat
Affiliate Cookies
Set by: Amazon Associates, affiliate networks
Purpose:
- Track clicks on product recommendations
- Attribute purchases for commissions
- Support free tool funding
Duration: 24 hours to 90 days
Privacy: We never see your purchase details, only commission confirmations
Functional Cookies (Optional)
Store your preferences and settings
- Language selection
- Display preferences
- Tool settings
Duration: 30 days to 1 year
Managing Cookies
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit, choose:
- Accept All – Enable all cookies
- Reject Non-Essential – Only essential cookies
- Customize – Select specific categories
Browser Settings
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
Opt-Out Links
Advertising:
- Google Ads: https://adssettings.google.com
- NAI Opt-Out: http://optout.networkadvertising.org
- DAA Opt-Out: http://optout.aboutads.info
Analytics:
- Google Analytics Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Privacy Tools:
- uBlock Origin (ad blocker)
- Privacy Badger (tracker blocker)
Impact of Declining Cookies
If You Decline Non-Essential Cookies:
Still Works:
- All tools function perfectly
- Content processing remains private
- No functionality loss
May Lose:
- Ad personalization (generic ads instead)
- Saved preferences
- Analytics that help us improve
Do Not Track
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When enabled, we minimize tracking where possible. Note that third-party advertising networks may have their own DNT policies.
Children’s Privacy
We don’t knowingly collect data from children under 13. Parents can:
- Delete cookies from children’s devices
- Use browser parental controls
- Enable privacy settings
Third-Party Policies
Google (Ads & Analytics):
- Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Cookie Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
Amazon Associates:
- Privacy: https://www.amazon.com/privacy
Each partner has their own cookie and privacy policies.
Your Rights
EU (GDPR):
- Consent required for non-essential cookies
- Withdraw consent anytime
- Access and delete cookie data
California (CCPA):
- Opt out of cookie-based data “sales”
- Advertising cookies may qualify as “sales”
See our Privacy Policy for complete rights information.
Cookie Duration
| Type | Duration | Purpose |
| Essential | Session – 1 year | Functionality |
| Advertising | Up to 2 years | Personalized ads |
| Analytics | 26 months | Usage stats |
| Affiliate | 24h – 90 days | Referral tracking |
| Functional | 30d – 1 year | Preferences |
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect new partnerships or legal requirements. Check the “Last Updated” date above. Continued use after updates means acceptance.
Contact Us
Questions about cookies? Contact us through our website. We respond within 30 days.
Your Privacy: Cookies track website visits, but your actual tool usage (text processing, URL cleaning, etc.) remains completely private in your browser.