🍪 Last updated: January 2025
Learn how we use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
🍪 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
💡 Simple Explanation
Think of cookies as small notes that websites leave on your device to remember you and your preferences.
🎯 How We Use Cookies
ILove.Tools uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze how you use our website
Improve our services and user experience
Ensure website security and functionality
📋 Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
Examples:
- • Session management cookies
- • Security cookies
- • Load balancing cookies
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Purpose:
- • Track website usage and performance
- • Identify popular tools and pages
- • Understand user behavior patterns
- • Improve website functionality
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Theme settings (dark/light mode)
- Tool preferences and settings
- Recently used tools
3.4 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track advertising campaign performance.
Purpose:
- Display relevant ads based on your interests
- Limit the number of times you see an ad
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Provide personalized ad experiences
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
4.1 Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Data collected: Anonymous usage statistics
- Retention: Up to 26 months
- Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out
4.2 Google AdSense
- Purpose: Displaying relevant advertisements
- Data collected: Ad interaction and preference data
- Retention: Varies by cookie type
- Opt-out: Google Ad Settings
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be categorized by how long they remain on your device:
5.1 Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while navigating our website.
5.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.
| Cookie Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Session | Website functionality |
| Preferences | 1 year | Remember settings |
| Analytics | 2 years | Usage analysis |
| Advertising | Varies | Personalized ads |
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when closing the browser
- Set up notifications when cookies are being set
6.2 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
6.3 Opt-Out Options
For specific services, you can opt out directly:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ad Personalization Settings
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, please note that this may affect your experience on our website:
Potential Issues:
- Some tools may not function properly
- Your preferences won't be remembered
- You may see less relevant advertisements
- Website performance may be affected
8. Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser settings or device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
- Android: Browser Settings → Site Settings → Cookies
9. 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 will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: contact@ilove.tools
- Website: https://ilove.tools
Note: By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.