Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over time.

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Status: Always enabled (no opt-out required)

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.

  • Cookie consent: Stores your acceptance/decline of analytics cookies (localStorage)
  • Security: Cloudflare security cookies (managed by our CDN)

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)

Status: Requires user consent (you can decline)

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

  • _ga: Unique identifier (expires after 2 years)
  • _ga_XXXXXXXXXX: Session identifier (expires after 2 years)

Purpose: Track page views, user sessions, and engagement metrics to improve our content and user experience.

2.3 Performance & Security Cookies (Cloudflare)

Status: No opt-out required (privacy-first, no tracking)

Cloudflare uses cookies for:

  • DDoS protection and bot mitigation
  • Content delivery optimization
  • SSL/TLS encryption

Note: Cloudflare Web Analytics does not use cookies for tracking. It relies on server-side logs and is privacy-first by design.

3. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. You have two options:

  • Accept: Allow Google Analytics cookies to help us improve our site
  • Decline: Disable Google Analytics (only strictly necessary cookies will be used)

Your choice is stored in your browser's localStorage and will be remembered on future visits.

4. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

4.1 Through Our Banner

If you previously accepted cookies but now wish to opt-out:

  • Clear your browser's localStorage
  • Refresh the page to see the consent banner again
  • Click "Decline"

4.2 Through Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how for common browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage cookies

4.3 Browser Add-Ons

You can also use browser extensions or add-ons to block cookies:

  • Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
  • uBlock Origin (ad blocker)
  • Privacy Badger (EFF)
  • Ghostery

5. What Happens If You Disable Cookies?

If you choose to disable analytics cookies:

  • ✅ The website will still function normally
  • ✅ You can still browse all tools and content
  • ✅ Affiliate links will still work
  • ❌ We will not be able to track your usage for analytics
  • ❌ We will have less data to improve the user experience

6. Third-Party Cookies

Our website does not use third-party cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking. The only third-party service that sets cookies on our site is:

  • Google Analytics: Only with your consent (analytics only)

7. Cookie Lifespan

Google Analytics Cookies

  • _ga: 2 years
  • _ga_XXXXXXXXXX: 2 years

LocalStorage

  • cookie_consent: Persistent (until you clear browser data)

Cloudflare Cookies

  • __cf_bm: 30 minutes (bot detection)
  • _cfuvid: Session duration (security verification)

8. Cross-Browser Tracking

We do not track users across different browsers or devices. Google Analytics does not link your activity on our site to your Google account.

9. Children and Cookies

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not intentionally collect information from children through cookies or other means.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify users of significant changes by:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • Displaying a notice on our website

11. Your Rights Under GDPR and ePrivacy Directive

If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:

  • Opt-out: Decline non-essential cookies through our banner or browser settings
  • Withdraw consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time
  • Information: Know what cookies are in use and how they are used
  • Complain: Contact a supervisory authority if you believe our cookie use violates data protection laws

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@whichaitools.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

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