Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 23, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.

How We Use Cookies

UsefulToolsOnline.com uses a combination of local storage, essential session cookies, and third-party cookies to remember privacy choices, keep optional account access working, and, if you consent, help us analyse traffic and fund the site through advertising. We do not use cookies to store the values that you enter into local-only calculators or generators.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These settings are essential for the website to function properly. They include local storage used to remember your privacy choices and similar site preferences, plus session identifiers used when you sign in to an account or use premium cloud workspace features. These cannot be disabled through our banner because the site needs them to respect your selections and maintain secure account access.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information about page use and navigation patterns. They only load if you opt in.

  • _ga— Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
  • _ga_*— Maintains session state (expires after 2 years)
  • _gid— Distinguishes unique users (expires after 24 hours)

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are served through Google AdSense. They may help limit the number of times you see an ad, measure performance, and, where permitted, personalise advertising. They only load if you opt in.

  • __gads— Serves ads on non-Google sites
  • __gpi— Stores and tracks ad interactions
  • NID / IDE— Delivers personalised ads based on browsing history

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that blocking optional cookies will not stop you using the tools, but it may prevent analytics and ads from loading.

  • Privacy settings button: Use the privacy settings button shown on the site to update your analytics and advertising choices at any time.
  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Check your browser's help section for instructions.
  • Google Ads Settings: Opt out of personalised advertising at google.com/settings/ads.
  • NAI Opt-Out: Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page to opt out of interest-based advertising.
  • Your Online Choices: EU users can manage preferences at youronlinechoices.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or local storage, email [email protected].