Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 23, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. This Cookie Policy explains how TOOlover uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website:
- To ensure our website functions properly and securely
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To analyze how our website is used and improve our services
- To provide personalized content and features
- To maintain your login session when you create an account
- To remember your tool usage history and favorites
Types of Cookies We Use
Understanding the different categories of cookies and their purposes
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
- Authentication and security
- Session management
- Load balancing
- CSRF protection
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a personalized experience.
- Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
- Language settings
- Tool favorites and history
- UI customizations
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Page views and user journeys
- Tool usage statistics
- Performance monitoring
- Error tracking
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.
- Targeted advertising
- Social media integration
- Campaign tracking
- Conversion measurement
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| authToken | User authentication | 7 days | Essential |
| theme | Theme preference | 1 year | Preference |
| toolHistory | Tool usage history | 30 days | Preference |
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | 24 hours | Analytics |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site.
Social Media Platforms
Social media buttons and widgets may set cookies to enable sharing functionality and track social media engagement.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
We use CDNs to deliver content efficiently. These services may set cookies for performance optimization and security purposes.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Set preferences for different types of cookies
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function properly.
Opt-Out Options
Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Using browser settings to block analytics cookies
- Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
Marketing Opt-Out
You can opt out of targeted advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page or the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: derek@toolover.work