Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how The Ai Toolz (https://theaitoolz.com) uses cookies and browser-based client storage mechanisms (localStorage, sessionStorage, and IndexedDB).

1. Our Privacy-First Commitment

The Ai Toolz is built on a zero-upload, client-side architecture. We do not track your document activity, file contents, or personal workflow.

By default, no optional analytical or advertising cookies are loaded until you explicitly give your informed consent through our cookie consent banner.

2. Categories of Storage We Use

A. Strictly Essential Storage (Always Active)

These browser localStorage entries are necessary for the website to function properly and remember your fundamental display choices:

  • theme: Stores your UI color scheme preference (light or dark).
  • cookieConsent: Stores your privacy and consent selections so we do not repeatedly interrupt your workflow.
  • aitoolz-pwa-cache: Service worker app shell cache keys for offline functionality.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest in providing requested UI preferences and core technical functionality. These cannot be disabled.

B. Analytical Cookies (Optional — Requires Consent)

If you grant permission for analytics, we load Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymized usage metrics:

  • Pages visited and general tool popularity.
  • Aggregate browser types, operating systems, and viewport dimensions.
  • Client-side error logs to identify broken browser features or crashes.

Google Analytics scripts are strictly prevented from loading until you explicitly choose "Accept All" or enable "Analytics" in custom settings.

C. Advertising Cookies (Optional — Requires Consent)

To keep all 168+ tools completely free without subscription fees, we may display unobtrusive static advertisements via Google AdSense.

  • If enabled, advertising cookies assist in fraud prevention and capping ad frequency.
  • AdSense scripts are never executed unless you explicitly grant advertising consent.

3. Managing and Updating Your Preferences

You have full control over your privacy choices at any time:

  1. Re-open Preferences: Click the Cookie settings button located in the footer of every page on this site to change your selections or revoke consent.
  2. Clear Browser Storage: You can delete all cookies and localStorage entries directly through your web browser's privacy or history settings.

If you have any questions about our cookie practices, please reach out via our Contact Page.