Quick Summary
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. They help websites remember preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and serve relevant advertisements (to keep the tools free).
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for basic functionality. Cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
Used to serve and personalize advertisements.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __gads / _gac | Used by Google AdSense to serve and report on advertisements | 13 months |
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
Help us understand site usage. All data is anonymized.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes visitors (24hr) | 24 hours |
Performance Cookies (Vercel)
Used by our hosting provider for performance monitoring.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __vercel_* | Page load performance and error tracking | Session |
Cookies We Don't Use
- Social media cookies: No Facebook pixels, Twitter tracking, etc.
- Third-party marketing: We do not sell your data to data brokers.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies: The site will still work, but won't remember your theme preference
- Block third-party cookies: Blocks analytics while keeping essential functionality
- Use incognito/private mode: Cookies are deleted when you close the window
- Use a browser extension: Tools like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger block trackers
All SwiftFiles tools work normally with cookies disabled. The only difference is your theme preference won't persist between visits.
Updates to This Policy
If we add new cookies or change how we use existing ones, we'll update this page. Check the "Last updated" date at the top.
Questions?
Email us at [email protected]