Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
Last updated: September 12, 2025
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 a better user experience. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings.
At ToolDrift.Dev, we use cookies responsibly and transparently. We believe in giving you full control over your cookie preferences while ensuring our tools continue to work effectively for your needs.
Types of Cookies We Use
🔧 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are absolutely necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Session Management: Maintain your session and security
- Preference Storage: Remember your theme choice (dark/light mode)
- Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks
- Tool State: Preserve your work when refreshing pages
Retention: These cookies are deleted when you close your browser or after 24 hours of inactivity.
📊 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Google Analytics: Page views, session duration, bounce rate
- Performance Metrics: Tool usage statistics and performance data
- User Experience: Popular tools and feature usage patterns
- Technical Data: Browser types, device categories, screen resolutions
Retention: Analytics cookies are stored for up to 26 months and contain only anonymized data.
💰 Advertising Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
- Google AdSense: Personalized advertising based on your interests
- Ad Targeting: Relevant ads based on your browsing behavior
- Frequency Capping: Limit how often you see the same ad
- Campaign Measurement: Track ad performance and effectiveness
Retention: Advertising cookies typically last for 30-90 days and may be shared with advertising partners.
🚀 Functionality Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enhance the functionality and personalization of our website. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
- User Preferences: Language settings, tool favorites, layout preferences
- Tool History: Recently used tools and saved configurations
- Performance Optimization: Cached data for faster loading
- Feature Enhancement: Enable advanced tool features and shortcuts
Retention: Functionality cookies may be stored for up to 1 year to maintain your preferences.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We work only with reputable partners who adhere to strict privacy standards:
Google Services
- Google Analytics: Website performance and usage analytics
- Google AdSense: Contextual and personalized advertising
- Google Fonts: Typography and design consistency
Content Delivery
- Cloudflare: Performance optimization and security
- Vercel: Website hosting and content delivery
These services may set technical cookies for performance and security purposes.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling how cookies are used on your device:
🎛️ Cookie Consent Manager
When you first visit ToolDrift.Dev, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies for the best experience
- Reject optional cookies (analytics and advertising)
- Customize your preferences for each cookie category
- Change your mind at any time through our preference center
🌐 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Desktop Browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Mobile Browsers:
- iOS Safari: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
- Android Chrome: Settings → Site Settings → Cookies
- Samsung Internet: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on ToolDrift.Dev:
⚠️ Disabling Essential Cookies
- Theme preferences won't be saved
- Tool configurations may be lost on refresh
- Security features may not function properly
- Some tools may not work correctly
📊 Disabling Optional Cookies
- Ads may be less relevant to your interests
- We can't improve tools based on usage data
- Personal preferences won't be remembered
- Tool performance may be slower
Cookie Security and Privacy
We implement strict security measures to protect the information stored in cookies:
- Encryption: Sensitive cookie data is encrypted before storage
- Secure Transmission: Cookies are only transmitted over HTTPS connections
- HttpOnly Flags: Security cookies cannot be accessed by client-side scripts
- SameSite Attributes: Cookies are protected against cross-site request forgery
- Regular Cleanup: Expired cookies are automatically removed
- Minimal Data: We store only the information necessary for functionality
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Display a notice about the changes on our website
- Re-request your consent if required by law
- Notify you via email if you have provided contact information
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@tooldrift.dev
- Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry
- Contact Form: Available here
- Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours
Cookie Policy Summary
We use cookies to enhance your experience on ToolDrift.Dev while respecting your privacy. Essential cookies are required for basic functionality, while optional cookies help us improve our tools and show relevant advertisements. You have full control over your cookie preferences and can change them at any time. All cookie data is handled securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.