Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 19, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to site owners.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| theme | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our content and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 - maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to serve you relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness. They track your browsing habits to show you ads that are more likely to be of interest to you.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick - ad targeting and measurement | 13 months |
| __gads | Google AdSense - ad serving | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense - ad personalization | 13 months |
| NID | Google - preferences and ad customization | 6 months |
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service. Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: Advertising service. Cookie Information
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
Using Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are links to cookie management guides for popular browsers:
Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of specific services:
Updates to This 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 encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: hello@toolscout.site
- Contact Form: Contact Us