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Cookie Policy

This policy explains how Toolz.dev uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website.

Last updated: January 15, 2025

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

Required
Cookie NamePurposeDuration
session_idMaintains your login sessionSession
csrf_tokenProtects against cross-site request forgerySession
cookie_consentRemembers your cookie preferences1 year

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable personalized features and remember your preferences.

Optional
Cookie NamePurposeDuration
theme_preferenceRemembers your dark/light mode preference1 year
recent_toolsStores your recently used tools30 days
sidebar_stateRemembers sidebar collapsed/expanded state30 days
tool_preferencesStores your tool-specific settings1 year

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Optional
Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics - distinguishes users2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics - distinguishes users24 hours
_gatGoogle Analytics - throttles request rate1 minute
plausible_*Privacy-friendly analytics1 year

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.

Optional
Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_fbpFacebook pixel for ad targeting3 months
ads_sessionTracks ad campaign attribution30 days

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

How Cookies Work:

  • When you visit our site, we send cookies to your browser
  • Your browser stores these cookies on your device
  • On subsequent visits, your browser sends the cookies back to us
  • This allows us to recognize you and remember your preferences

Types of Storage:

  • Cookies: Small text files stored by your browser
  • Local Storage: Larger data stored in your browser
  • Session Storage: Temporary data cleared when you close your browser

We use all three types to provide the best experience.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

Essential Functions:

  • Keep you signed in during your session
  • Protect your account with security tokens
  • Remember your cookie preferences

Personalization:

  • Remember your theme preference (dark/light mode)
  • Store your tool preferences and settings
  • Track your recently used tools for quick access

Analytics:

  • Understand which tools are most popular
  • Identify areas where we can improve
  • Measure the effectiveness of new features

Marketing (if enabled):

  • Track the effectiveness of our advertising
  • Provide relevant product recommendations
  • Measure conversion rates

Managing Your Cookies

You have control over how cookies are used on your device.

Browser Settings:

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored
  • Delete specific cookies or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all third-party cookies
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

On Our Site:

  • Use the cookie banner to manage preferences
  • Visit your account settings to adjust cookie preferences
  • Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're required for the site to function

Impact of Disabling Cookies:

If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:

  • You may need to log in repeatedly
  • Your preferences won't be saved
  • Some tools may have reduced functionality

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

Analytics Providers:

  • Google Analytics (analytics.google.com)
  • Plausible Analytics (plausible.io) - privacy-focused alternative

Payment Processors:

  • Stripe (stripe.com) - for payment processing

Authentication:

  • Google Sign-In (accounts.google.com)
  • GitHub (github.com)

Content Delivery:

  • Cloudflare (cloudflare.com) - for performance and security

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

  • The cookies we use
  • Legal requirements
  • Our business practices

Notification:

  • The "Last Updated" date will reflect the most recent revision
  • Significant changes will be announced via site notification
  • We encourage you to review this policy periodically

Your Continued Use:

By continuing to use our site after changes, you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

We're happy to explain our cookie practices or help you manage your preferences.

By continuing to use Toolz.dev, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time using your browser settings or our cookie management tools.