Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Toonifyit.com ("we," "our," "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://toonifyit.com (the "Website").

This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Important: Your converter data (JSON/TOON inputs) is processed entirely in your browser and is never transmitted to our servers. Cookies are used only for website functionality, analytics, and advertising purposes.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit them. They serve several purposes:

• Session Management: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics: Help us understand how you use our website
• Advertising: Display relevant ads and measure their effectiveness
• Security: Detect fraud and abuse

Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until expiration or deletion) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

Similar Technologies: We also use local storage, session storage, and pixels/beacons, which function similarly to cookies but store data differently.

Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies into four main types based on their purpose:

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.

What we use them for:

• Theme preference (dark/light mode toggle)
• Conversion history storage (last 5 conversions, local only)
• Delimiter and formatting options
• Session management and security

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for website operation)

Storage Method: Browser localStorage and sessionStorage

Expiration: Persistent (remains until you clear browser data)

2. Analytics Cookies (Performance)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data.

Service Provider: Google Analytics

What we collect:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Click patterns and navigation paths
• Browser type, operating system, device type
• Referral source (how you found our website)
• Approximate geographic location (city/region level)

Legal Basis: Consent (you can opt out via browser settings or cookie banner)

Data Retention: 26 months (Google Analytics default)

Opt-Out: Use Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

3. Advertising Cookies (Targeting/Marketing)

These cookies are used to display relevant ads and measure ad campaign effectiveness.

Service Provider: Google AdSense (Google LLC)

What they do:

• Show personalized ads based on your browsing history
• Limit the number of times you see the same ad (frequency capping)
• Measure ad clicks and conversions
• Build advertising profiles (interest-based advertising)

Third-Party Partners: Google may share cookie data with its advertising partners (DoubleClick, YouTube, etc.)

Legal Basis: Consent (required under GDPR and CCPA)

Opt-Out Options:

• Google Ads Settings - Manage personalized ads
• NAI Opt-Out Tool - Opt out of multiple ad networks
• DAA Consumer Choice Page - Manage ad preferences

4. Third-Party Cookies

Cookies set by external services we integrate with (not directly controlled by us):

• Google Analytics: _ga, _gid, _gat (analytics tracking)
• Google AdSense: IDE, DSID, __gads (advertising)
• DoubleClick: test_cookie, NID (ad serving)

These third parties have their own privacy policies:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google Advertising Policies

Cookie Details Table

Below is a detailed breakdown of all cookies used on our website:

How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Here are your options:

Browser Cookie Settings

All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

⚠️ Warning: Blocking all cookies may break website functionality (e.g., dark mode toggle, conversion history).

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept All: Allows all cookies (essential, analytics, advertising)
• Reject Non-Essential: Only essential cookies are enabled
• Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable

You can change your preferences anytime by clearing cookies or revisiting the consent banner (look for a "Cookie Settings" link in our footer).

Google AdSense Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display ads on our website. Google uses cookies to:

• Serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites
• Show non-personalized ads if you've opted out of personalization
• Measure ad effectiveness and prevent fraud

Personalized Advertising

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

How to opt out of personalized advertising:

• Visit Google Ads Settings
• Toggle off "Ad Personalization"
• You'll still see ads, but they won't be based on your interests

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we obtain explicit consent before serving personalized ads. You can withdraw consent anytime via our cookie banner or Google Ads Settings.

COPPA Compliance

Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Google AdSense is configured to comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

• Number of visitors and unique users
• Pages visited and time spent
• Bounce rate and exit pages
• Device type and browser information
• Geographic location (country/city level)

IP Anonymization

We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics, which means your full IP address is never stored. Google truncates the last octet before storage.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted.

Opt-Out

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Local Storage & Session Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser storage APIs:

Local Storage (Persistent)

Stores data with no expiration time. Used for:

• theme - Dark/light mode preference
• conversionHistory - Last 5 JSON ↔ TOON conversions (never transmitted to server)
• delimiterPreference - Chosen delimiter (comma, tab, pipe)

Session Storage (Temporary)

Stores data for the duration of your browsing session. Used for:

• Temporary state management
• Form inputs (not submitted)

Clearing Storage Data

To clear local/session storage:

• Chrome/Edge: DevTools (F12) → Application → Local Storage → Delete
• Firefox: DevTools (F12) → Storage → Local Storage → Delete
• Safari: Develop menu → Show Web Inspector → Storage

Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals, which request that websites not track you.

Our Approach:

• We respect DNT signals for analytics cookies (Google Analytics will honor DNT)
• Advertising cookies (Google AdSense) may still be set, but you can opt out separately via Google Ads Settings
• Essential cookies remain active (required for website functionality)

How to Enable DNT

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Send a "Do Not Track" request
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Prevent cross-site tracking

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top.

If we make significant changes that affect your rights, we will notify you via:

• A prominent banner on our website
• Email (if you've provided contact information)
• Updated cookie consent banner

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours (business days).

Related Policies

• Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your data
• Terms of Service - Rules for using our website and converter tool