Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 16, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how JTooler ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit jtooler.com (the "Site"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners. Cookies can be:
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until their expiry date or until you delete them
- Session cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
- First-party cookies: Set directly by the website you are visiting (JTooler)
- Third-party cookies: Set by domains other than the one you are visiting (e.g., Google)
2. How We Use Cookies
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function. They cannot be switched off.
Essential cookies enable core functionalities such as page navigation, security, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Purpose: Site functionality, security, and consent management
- Duration: Session or up to 1 year
- Type: First-party
- Lawful basis: Legitimate interest
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it.
Analytics cookies collect and report information anonymously, including page views, traffic sources, bounce rates, and session duration. This data helps us improve the Site's performance and content.
- Provider: Google Analytics
- Purpose: Measure traffic, user behavior, and site performance
- Duration: Up to 26 months
- Type: Third-party
- Lawful basis: Consent
2.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies serve relevant ads and measure campaign performance. They require your consent.
Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you, limit the frequency of ads you see, and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are placed by our advertising partners and may track your browsing across multiple websites.
- Provider: Google AdSense, Google Ad Manager, DoubleClick
- Purpose: Ad personalization, frequency capping, performance measurement
- Duration: Up to 13 months
- Type: Third-party
- Lawful basis: Consent
3. Detailed Cookie Table
Below is a summary of the main cookies used on our Site:
| Cookie | Provider | Category | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| __gads | Google AdSense | Advertising | Serves and measures ad interactions | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Advertising | Ad personalization | 13 months |
| IDE | DoubleClick (Google) | Advertising | Ad targeting and retargeting | 1 year |
| DSID | DoubleClick (Google) | Advertising | Personalized ad in non-Google contexts | 2 weeks |
| NID | Advertising | Stores preferences and ad personalization | 6 months | |
| CONSENT | Essential | Stores cookie consent status | 20 years |
Note: This table may not be exhaustive. Third-party services may update their cookies at any time. We periodically review and update this list.
4. Cookie Consent
In short: We ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.
When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising). Essential cookies are always active as they are required for the Site to function.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Site, or by using the cookie management options described below.
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, third-party partners may place cookies on your device when you visit our Site. We do not control these third-party cookies. Key third-party partners include:
- Google AdSense / Ad Manager: Used to serve and personalize advertisements — Google Privacy Policy
- Google Analytics: Used for website usage analysis — Google Analytics Privacy
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, though this may affect the functionality of the Site. Manage cookies in your browser:
6.2 Opt-Out of Personalized Ads
- Google Ads Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out
- Your Online Choices (EU)
6.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. There is currently no uniform industry standard for responding to DNT signals. At this time, we do not respond to DNT signals, but you can manage your preferences using the methods described above.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Privacy inquiries: privacy@jtooler.com
- Contact form: jtooler.com/contact