ToolBite Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They help websites remember settings, measure usage, and support features such as security and advertising. ToolBite uses cookies and similar storage technologies (such as local storage) to operate core features and, where enabled, improve analytics and ad relevance.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary cookies are required for core functionality and security. These include core preference storage and site operation helpers that keep essential functions available.

Analytics cookies help us understand traffic and usage patterns so we can improve tool quality, content clarity, and performance. On ToolBite, analytics technology may include Google Analytics.

Advertising cookies are used by ad partners such as Google AdSense to deliver ads, reduce repeated ads, and measure campaign effectiveness. These cookies may support ad personalization depending on provider settings and user controls.

3. Third-Party Cookies

ToolBite may load third-party services that set cookies under their own policies. Key examples include:

• Google AdSense for ad delivery and reporting. Learn more at Google Ads Policy.
• Google Analytics for aggregated traffic insights and site improvement. Learn more at Google Privacy Policy.

4. How to Control Cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

• Use the ToolBite consent banner and Manage Preferences modal to choose analytics and advertising categories.
• Adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge.
• Use Google account ad settings to manage personalized ad preferences.

Blocking optional categories may reduce analytics visibility or ad relevance. Necessary functionality remains enabled for core site operation.

5. Cookie Retention Periods

Retention periods depend on cookie type and provider. Session cookies expire when your browser closes. Persistent cookies may remain for days or months unless you delete them sooner. Third-party providers such as Google define their own retention periods according to their policies.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. We will update the "Last updated" date whenever changes are published.

7. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or your cookie preferences, email contact@toolbite.org or use our contact page.