What Cookies We Use
This site uses a minimal set of cookies necessary for site functionality and traffic measurement. We do not use advertising cookies or sell user data.
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — anonymous traffic measurement (page views, session duration, traffic source). No personally identifiable information. | 2 years |
| cookie_consent | Functional | Stores your cookie preference to prevent the consent banner from showing on every page visit. | 1 year |
| affiliate_ref | Functional | Stores affiliate referral parameters to attribute conversions accurately. Required for affiliate disclosure compliance. | 30 days |
What We Do Not Use
- Advertising or retargeting cookies (Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, etc.)
- Social media tracking pixels
- User profiling or behavioral advertising cookies
- Third-party data brokers
Analytics
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. This means Google Analytics receives anonymized IP addresses and cannot identify individual users. We use analytics data solely to understand which content is useful to readers and to improve site quality.
Affiliate Tracking
When you click a tool link with affiliate parameters, a cookie may be set to attribute any resulting subscription to the referral source. This is required for accurate affiliate commission attribution and does not involve personal data beyond the referral source identifier.
Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not prevent you from using the site, but will remove the ability to save preferences. Instructions for managing cookies in major browsers:
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Questions about this Cookie Policy: contact page