Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
ToolsFree.io ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at https://toolsfree.io. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them. It also covers the browser storage keys we use to remember your consent choices. This policy complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website operators.
Cookies can be first-party (set by the website you are visiting) or third-party (set by a domain other than the one you are visiting). They can also be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, which function in a comparable way. References to "cookies" in this policy include all such technologies.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following general purposes:
- Essential functionality - To remember your cookie consent preferences so we can respect your choices across visits.
- Analytics - To understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience. These cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.
- Advertising - To deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness. These cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.
3. Cookie Categories
Below is a detailed breakdown of the cookies used on ToolsFree.io, organized by category.
3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These technologies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences. Without this essential storage, the site cannot remember or respect your consent decision properly.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Storage Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
toolsfree_cookie_consent | ToolsFree.io | Stores your high-level consent status so the site knows whether you accepted or rejected non-essential categories. | Persistent until cleared | First-party local storage |
toolsfree_cookie_prefs | ToolsFree.io | Stores your category-level preferences for analytics and advertising so we can apply them on future visits. | Persistent until cleared | First-party local storage |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Require Consent)
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors navigate the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. These cookies are only set after you give explicit consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Included in every page request to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. | 2 years | Third-party |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores and counts pageviews, maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 properties. | 2 years | Third-party |
3.3 Advertising Cookies (Require Consent)
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are only set after you give explicit consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Google AdSense cookies (e.g., __gads, __gpi, __eoi) | Google AdSense | Used for ad personalization, frequency capping, and measuring ad interactions. These cookies enable Google to serve ads based on your visits to ToolsFree.io and other websites on the internet. | Varies (up to 13 months) | Third-party |
IDE, DSID, test_cookie | Google (DoubleClick) | Used by Google's DoubleClick ad network to track interactions with ads, prevent the same ads from being shown repeatedly, and detect fraudulent ad clicks. | Varies (up to 13 months) | Third-party |
4. How to Manage Your Consent
When you first visit ToolsFree.io, a consent modal is displayed before non-essential technologies are enabled. This modal allows you to:
- Accept all cookies - Enables analytics and advertising cookies in addition to essential cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies - Only essential cookies (required for the site to function) will be active.
- Customize your preferences - Choose which categories of non-essential cookies to accept or reject.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
5. How to Control Cookies in Your Browser
In addition to our cookie consent tool, you can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
- Google Chrome - Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. Chrome cookie guide
- Mozilla Firefox - Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Firefox cookie guide
- Safari - Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data. Safari cookie guide
- Microsoft Edge - Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. Edge cookie guide
You can also opt out of Google's advertising cookies at Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on ToolsFree.io are placed by third-party services. We do not control these cookies and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties:
- Google Analytics - We use Google Analytics 4 to understand website traffic and usage patterns. Google may transfer and store data on servers in the United States. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Google AdSense - We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. For more information, see Google's advertising policies.
- Google Maps - We embed Google Maps to display approximate IP geolocation data. Google may set cookies when the map is loaded. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
7. Your Rights Under EU Law
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, you have the following rights regarding cookies and the personal data they may process:
- Right to be informed - You have the right to clear, transparent information about how cookies are used on this website. This policy fulfills that obligation.
- Right to consent - Non-essential cookies are only placed on your device after you give explicit, informed, and freely given consent. Pre-ticked boxes or implied consent are not used.
- Right to withdraw consent - You can withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the cookie settings in the website footer or by clearing cookies through your browser. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent given before its withdrawal.
- Right of access - You have the right to request information about what personal data is processed through cookies.
- Right to erasure - You can delete cookies stored on your device at any time through your browser settings.
- Right to lodge a complaint - If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, your cookie preferences, or how we handle your data, please contact us at [email protected].