Cookie & Storage Policy
Transparency regarding cookies, local browser storage, and third-party advertising mechanisms.
1. What Are Cookies and Web Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, deliver customizable interfaces, and provide reporting information.
In addition to traditional cookies, modern browsers support HTML5 Web Storage (localStorage and sessionStorage), which allows data to be stored securely and locally on your device without being transmitted back and forth with HTTP requests.
2. How ToolBox Web Uses Local Storage (First-Party)
ToolBox Web minimizes storage usage strictly to essential visual preferences. We do not use first-party cookies to track personal identities or browsing histories.
| Key Name | Technology | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| toolboxweb_theme | localStorage | Remembers your preferred color theme ("light" or "dark") | Persistent until browser storage is cleared |
3. Third-Party Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
To maintain ToolBox Web as a completely free resource for users worldwide, we partner with advertising networks such as Google AdSense.
- Google and its certified advertising partners use cookies (such as DoubleClick cookies) to serve personalized advertisements based on your visit to ToolBox Web and other websites across the web.
- These cookies assist advertisers in tracking impressions, preventing repetitive ads, and understanding audience demographics.
- ToolBox Web does not have direct access to or control over cookies placed by third-party advertisers.
4. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your preferences through several channels:
A. Opting Out of Targeted Advertising
- Google Ad Settings: You can manage or disable personalized ads served by Google by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): You can opt out of multiple third-party advertising cookies simultaneously via aboutads.info/choices.
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): European visitors can manage cookie consent at youronlinechoices.eu.
B. Managing Cookies in Your Browser Settings
Most modern browsers permit you to inspect, block, or delete cookies and site data. To adjust these settings, consult your browser's help documentation:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-party cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
5. Clearing LocalStorage
If you wish to remove your theme preference stored in ToolBox Web' localStorage, you can do so at any time by clearing your browser cache and site data, or by opening your developer tools console and running localStorage.clear().
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy occasionally to reflect technological enhancements or regulatory changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
7. Contact Information
For any questions about our use of storage or cookies, please reach out via our Contact Form or email manojkhatri0025@gmail.com.