Last updated: May 26, 2026
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 browsing experience, and supply information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings.
Cookies can be "session cookies," which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies," which remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. Cookies can also be categorized as "first-party cookies," set by the website you are visiting, or "third-party cookies," set by a domain other than the one you are visiting.
ToolsOx uses cookies for several important purposes that help us deliver and improve our services. We take a minimalist approach to cookies, using only those that are essential for the functioning of our website or that provide meaningful improvements to your experience. Below is a detailed explanation of the categories of cookies we use and their specific purposes.
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure access to authenticated areas, and theme preferences (dark mode or light mode). The website cannot function properly without these cookies. Essential cookies do not collect any personal information and are set in response to your actions on the site, such as selecting your preferred theme.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so that we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular, how visitors navigate through the site, and whether users are achieving their goals. All analytics data is collected anonymously and in aggregate form through Google Analytics 4.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users in Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Used to maintain session state in Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users in Google Analytics (24-hour window) | 24 hours |
Functional cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. These cookies remember choices you make (such as your theme preference) and provide improved, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information collected by these cookies is typically anonymized and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
In addition to our own cookies, we may use cookies set by third-party services that help us analyze website traffic and manage tracking scripts. Specifically, Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager set their own cookies to track website usage. These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of those services.
Google Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. Google Tag Manager helps us manage and deploy tracking codes efficiently. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses and do not use it for advertising or cross-site tracking purposes.
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when a cookie is being placed on your device. The process for managing cookies varies by browser, and you can find specific instructions in the help documentation of your browser.
Please be aware that if you disable or reject certain cookies, some parts of ToolsOx may not function as intended. For example, disabling essential cookies may prevent your theme preference from being saved, and disabling analytics cookies will prevent us from collecting data that helps us improve the website.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking entirely by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. This add-on communicates with the Google Analytics JavaScript to prevent data from being sent to Google.
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Because there is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, ToolsOx does not currently alter its practices when it detects a DNT signal. However, we respect your privacy and encourage you to use the cookie management tools described above to control your tracking preferences.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at privacy@toolsox.com. For general inquiries, you may also reach us at contact@toolsox.com.