Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 5, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how ToolWave ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at toolwave.org.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, which can make it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us:
- Measure and analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Identify popular pages and features
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Detect technical issues and bugs
The analytics data collected is anonymized and aggregated, meaning we cannot identify individual users from this data.
Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. These cookies may be used to:
- Display ads that are relevant to your interests
- Limit how many times you see an advertisement
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Personalize ads based on your browsing behavior across different websites
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses various third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat
Purpose: Website analytics and usage tracking
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Google AdSense
Cookies: Various advertising cookies
Purpose: Ad serving and personalization
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Cookie Duration
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
- Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 2 years (Google Analytics)
- Advertising Cookies: Vary depending on the advertiser's settings
Your Cookie Choices
You have several options regarding cookies:
Browser Settings
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. However, if you do this, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site and some services and functionality may not work.
Google's Ad Settings
You can control the ads you see from Google through their Ad Settings page: Google Ad Settings
Google Analytics Opt-out
If you do not want Google Analytics to track your website usage, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out
Your Browser's Cookie Controls
Most browsers allow you to:
- View the cookies that have been stored
- Delete all or individual cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Notify you when a cookie is being set
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies (recommended for the best experience)
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
Your preferences will be saved and respected on subsequent visits.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@toolwave.org
- Contact Form: Contact Us