What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to website operators. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or until they expire) or "session-based" (deleted when you close your browser).
How We Use Cookies
ToolCrux uses a limited number of cookies to provide basic functionality and to understand how visitors interact with our site. Below is a detailed breakdown of every cookie type in use on this website.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They do not collect any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | Persistent (1 year) | Local Storage |
| cookie_consent | Records whether you accepted or declined cookies | Persistent (1 year) | Local Storage |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymized data. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors to the site | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Identifies unique visitors for 24 hours | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Limits the rate of data collection on high-traffic sites | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
For more details on how Google uses data collected through analytics, visit How Google Uses Data When You Use Our Partners' Sites.
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used by Google AdSense and its advertising partners to display relevant advertisements and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| NID | Stores user preferences and customizes ads | 6 months | |
| IDE | Used for targeted ad delivery and tracking | 1 year | Google DoubleClick |
| DSID | Identifies signed-in users for ad personalization | 2 weeks | Google DoubleClick |
| 1P_JAR | Gathers site statistics and tracks conversion rates | 1 month | |
| CONSENT | Tracks user consent state for cookie usage | 20 years |
Google may also use additional cookies not listed here. For a complete list, visit Types of Cookies Used by Google.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to accept or decline cookies. When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner appears giving you the choice. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Cookies and Site Data
- Opera: Settings > Advanced > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Opting Out of Google Advertising Cookies
You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google and its partners by visiting:
- Google Ads Settings
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
- Your Online Choices (EU)
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. Specifically:
- Your theme preference (dark/light mode) will not be remembered between visits.
- The cookie consent banner will appear on every visit.
- Analytics data will not be collected, which helps us improve the site.
Disabling cookies will not affect the functionality of any of our tools. All tools work independently of cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Please review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at contact@thebirthflower.com or through our Contact Page.