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1What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or session, so they can work correctly.
Cookies cannot access other files on your device, cannot run programs and cannot deliver viruses.
2Essential cookies
These cookies are needed for the website to work. They do not collect personal information and cannot be turned off.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Zappy Tools | Session handling for the contact and feedback forms | Session |
3Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site: which tools are most popular, how people move around, and where we can improve. Google Analytics does not log or store IP addresses.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Keeps session state | 2 years |
You can opt out of Google Analytics at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4Advertising cookies
Zappy Tools shows ads served by Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies to show ads, limit how often you see the same ad, and measure how ads perform. Ads may be personalized based on your visits to this and other websites.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense | Ad delivery, measurement and frequency capping | Up to 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Ad personalization and measurement | Up to 13 months |
| IDE | Google (doubleclick.net) | Personalized advertising | Up to 13 months |
Google may set other cookies as well. For the full list, see how Google uses cookies.
To turn off personalized ads, visit Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ cookies at aboutads.info/choices.
5Cookies we do not use
To be completely transparent, here is what we do not use:
- Social media tracking — no Facebook Pixel, no X (Twitter) tags
- Our own user profiles — we do not build profiles or fingerprint devices
- Payment cookies — Zappy Tools is free and has no payments
6How to control cookies
You can view, block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may stop parts of the site from working. Instructions for common browsers:
7Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Zappy Tools after changes means you accept the updated policy.