Cookie Policy
Learn about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences.
Last updated: September 18, 2025
🍪 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
1. How We Use Cookies
ConvertCompressTool uses cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Provide essential website functionality
- Understand how visitors use our website (analytics)
- Show relevant advertisements (with your consent)
- Remember your tool preferences and settings
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Necessary Cookies
Always Active: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| gdpr-consent-given | Remembers your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
| gdpr-consent-preferences | Stores your specific cookie preferences | 1 year |
| gdpr-consent-date | Records when you gave consent | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
Optional: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website to improve our services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
2.3 Marketing Cookies
Optional: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure ad effectiveness.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense - conversion tracking | 3 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick - ad personalization | 2 years |
| test_cookie | Google DoubleClick - cookie support test | 15 minutes |
2.4 Personalization Cookies
Optional: These cookies remember your preferences to provide a personalized experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tool-preferences | Remembers your tool settings and configurations | 1 year |
| language-preference | Remembers your language choice | 1 year |
| theme-preference | Remembers your UI theme preference | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:
3.1 Google Services
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage and performance
- Google AdSense: Displays relevant advertisements and measures ad performance
- Google Fonts: Loads web fonts for better typography
3.2 Other Third-Party Services
- Vercel: Our hosting provider may set cookies for performance and security
- Cloudflare: CDN and security services may set cookies for optimization
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
4.1 Cookie Consent Management
We use Google AdSense's built-in consent management system to handle cookie preferences. When you first visit our website, you'll see Google's consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences for each cookie category
4.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- 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
4.3 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google AdSense: Google Ad Settings
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:
- We won't remember your cookie preferences
- Tool settings and configurations won't be saved
- We can't provide personalized content or recommendations
- Some third-party services may not function correctly
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify you through our website or email (if you've provided contact information)
- Request new consent if we introduce new types of cookies
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@convertcompresstool.com
- Contact Form: /contact
- Response Time: Within 48 hours
⚠️ Important Note
This cookie policy applies to ConvertCompressTool's website. Third-party services (like Google Analytics and AdSense) have their own cookie policies and privacy practices.
Thank you for understanding our use of cookies. We're committed to transparency and giving you control over your privacy preferences.