COOKIE POLICY & TRACKING PREFERENCES
Last Updated: September 2026
At FreeToolz.me, we respect your privacy and transparency rights. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and local storage technologies are used when you browse our client-side utility suite, in full compliance with the EU GDPR, German TDDDG, and Philippines Data Privacy Act (RA 10173).
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites that you visit. Local storage is a modern web standard enabling browsers to store key-value data directly on your device without sending it to web servers with every request.
2. Strictly Necessary Storage (Always Active)
We store a single local storage item: "freetoolz_consent_status". This key remembers your privacy and cookie choice (essential only vs. all granted) so you are not prompted on every page load. It contains no personal information, email address, or device fingerprint.
3. Third-Party Advertising & Google AdSense
To keep our 50+ web utilities 100% free without charging subscriptions or paywalls, we display advertisements via Google AdSense. In compliance with the Google EU User Consent Policy and GDPR, advertising cookies and ad-personalization signals remain blocked by default until you grant explicit consent.
4. Google Consent Mode v2 Integration
Our platform natively implements Google Consent Mode v2. When you select "Essential Only", consent signals (ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization, analytics_storage) are set to "denied". Google AdSense then serves only non-personalized ads without cross-site profiling.
5. Rights in Germany, Philippines, and Globally
Under German TDDDG § 25 and EU GDPR Art. 7, consent must be voluntary and revocable at any time. Under Section 16 of the Philippines Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173), users have the right to be informed and object to automated processing. Use the preference controls on this page to update your status at any time.
Summary of Storage & Cookies Used
| Name / Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| freetoolz_consent_status (FreeToolz.me) | Strictly Necessary | Stores your cookie banner choices (essential vs. all) | 1 Year (Local Storage) |
| __gads, __gpi (Google AdSense) | Advertising / Marketing | Serves frequency-capped ads and prevents fraud. Set only after consent. | Up to 13 Months |