What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (stored until expiration or manual deletion) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but parts of the site may not work.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference or tool settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wikitoolbox_consent | WikiToolbox | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics | Analytics | Persists session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Groups user activity for analytics | 24 hours |
| __gads | Google AdSense | Advertising | Shows personalized ads across the web | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Advertising | Measures ad performance | 13 months |
| google_ads_conversion | Google Ads | Advertising | Tracks ad conversions | 90 days |
Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics sets cookies to track user behavior, traffic sources, and popular content. This data helps us improve our content and user experience. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense / Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.
Amazon Associates
We participate in the Amazon Associates Program. Amazon may set cookies when you click affiliate links to track referrals and qualify commissions. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information from our site.
Your Choices and Controls
Managing Cookie Preferences on Our Site
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Clear existing cookies
- Set exceptions for specific sites
Links to instructions for popular browsers:
Opt-Out Mechanisms
- Google Ads: Google Ads Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: EDAA Opt-Out
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or reject non-essential cookies:
- Our utility tools will continue to work normally (they don't require cookies)
- You may see less relevant advertisements
- Some personalization features may not work
- Analytics will not track your visits (which we respect)
Essential cookies (like consent storage) cannot be disabled without breaking basic site functionality.
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). If we learn that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Contact page.