Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how WeenyTools (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://weenytools.com. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device by websites you visit. They are widely used by web applications to ensure proper technical functioning, improve user experience, store user preferences, and provide aggregated analytics and relevant advertising.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We classify the cookies utilized across WeenyTools into the following categories:
| Cookie Category | Purpose & Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential / Necessary | Required for basic site security, load balancing, server routing, and user interface responsiveness. The website cannot function properly without these. | Session / 1 Year |
| Analytics & Performance | Helps us understand how visitors interact with our YouTube tools, which articles are most popular, and identify technical errors via Google Analytics 4 (e.g., _ga, _ga_*). |
2 Years |
| Advertising & Targeting | Used by Google AdSense and third-party advertising partners to deliver relevant, non-intrusive advertisements and measure ad performance (e.g., __gads, __gpi). |
13 Months |
| Functional Tool Settings | Stores client-side tool preferences (such as canvas aspect ratio presets or dark mode settings) locally in your browser so you do not have to re-enter them on reload. | Persistent |
3. Third-Party Cookies & Google Services
In addition to our first-party operational cookies, trusted third-party providers may place cookies on your device when you interact with our website:
- Google Analytics: Collects anonymous statistical data on page views, session durations, and bounce rates. Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information (PII).
- Google AdSense: Serves personalized and non-personalized contextual advertisements based on your browsing interests and privacy preferences. Google utilizes cookies to prevent fraud, limit ad repetition, and report performance metrics.
4. How You Can Control & Disable Cookies
You have the full right to accept, configure, or reject cookies at any time. You can manage your preferences through the following methods:
- Browser Settings: You can adjust your browser settings to block, delete, or alert you when cookies are set. Please refer to your browser’s help center: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Microsoft Edge.
- Google Ad Personalization: You can manage or disable Google personalized advertising by visiting the official Google Ads Settings.
- Industry Opt-Out Platforms: Opt out of targeted interest-based advertising via the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or Your Online Choices (EU).
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect technological updates, operational adjustments, or regulatory requirements. Any modifications will be posted directly on this page with an updated “Last Modified” date.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our cookie practices, please contact our data privacy team at https://weenytools.com/contact/.