Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 20, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. We also use localStorage and sessionStorage — browser storage mechanisms that work similarly but never expire (localStorage) or expire when you close your tab (sessionStorage).
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary (cannot be disabled)
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Cookie | Keeps you logged in to your account | 30 days |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Cookie | Security: prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| et_cookie_consent | localStorage | Saves your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies (require consent)
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors (anonymised) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state | 2 years |
2.3 Functional Storage (localStorage)
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| et_rating_* | Remembers your star rating per tool (prevents duplicate votes) | 24 hours |
| theme | Saves your light/dark mode preference | Persistent |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics sets cookies on our behalf. Google's privacy policy applies to their data collection. We have configured GA4 with IP anonymisation enabled.
If you have a Pro subscription, Stripe may set cookies during the payment checkout process. These are subject to Stripe's privacy policy.
We do notuse advertising or tracking cookies from ad networks. Google AdSense may be used on some pages — if so, Google will set its own cookies for ad personalisation (you can opt out via Google's Ad Settings).
4. Your Choices
4.1 Cookie Banner
On your first visit we display a cookie consent banner. You can accept or reject analytics cookies. Your preference is saved in localStorage.
4.2 Browser Controls
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Note: blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent login from working.
4.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent GA4 data collection across all websites.
5. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove services. Check the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies? Email [email protected].