Cookie Policy

Learn how we use cookies to improve your experience on our website.

Last updated: January 1, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide you with a better, faster, and more personalized experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our services.

Small text files
Stored locally on your device
Improve your experience

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies to enhance your experience and improve our services.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Required

Examples:

Session managementSecurity tokensLoad balancing

Performance Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

Optional

Examples:

Page load timesError trackingUsage analytics

Functional Cookies

Enable enhanced functionality and personalization based on your preferences.

Optional

Examples:

Language preferencesTheme settingsTool preferences

Analytics Cookies

Used to track website performance and user behavior for optimization purposes.

Optional

Examples:

Google AnalyticsUser journey trackingConversion tracking

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes:

  • Essential Website Function: To enable core functionality like secure login, session management, and load balancing.
  • User Preferences: To remember your settings such as language preferences, theme choices, and tool configurations.
  • Performance Analysis: To understand how our website is used and identify areas for improvement.
  • Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and ensure secure access to our services.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We have no control over these cookies, and they are subject to the respective third parties' privacy policies.

Third-party services we use:

  • Google Analytics: To understand website usage and performance
  • Vercel Analytics: For hosting performance monitoring
  • Content Delivery Networks: To ensure fast loading times

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to manage cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:

  • • Block all cookies
  • • Block third-party cookies only
  • • Clear cookies when you close your browser
  • • Make exceptions for trusted sites

Our Cookie Settings

We provide granular control over optional cookies. You can adjust your preferences at any time.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies and site data

Opera

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Cookie Retention

Different types of cookies are retained for different periods:

Session Cookies

Deleted when you close your browser

Persistent Cookies

Remain until their expiration date or manual deletion

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

PicSquash

Email: picsquash@gmail.com

Through our contact form