This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how TU Web Tools utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://tuwebtools.com, and how you can manage or disable them in your web browser.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files containing small amounts of data that are downloaded and stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to remember user preferences, maintain active sessions, analyze website traffic, and deliver relevant advertisements.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We classify the cookies utilized on our website into three distinct categories:
A. Strictly Necessary & Functional Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They include session management cookies (e.g., tuwt_session) and CSRF security tokens that prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks when you submit our contact or newsletter forms. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.
B. Analytical & Performance Cookies
We use aggregate analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors engage with our pages, identify which tools are most popular, and pinpoint technical errors. All analytics telemetry is aggregated and completely anonymized.
C. Advertising & Targeting Cookies (Google AdSense)
We partner with Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google and its certified advertising partners utilize cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other destinations across the web.
3. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have the absolute right to accept, reject, or remove cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the visual display or form submission functionality of certain pages.
- Google Ads Personalization Opt-Out: You can manage or disable personalized advertising cookies directly via Google Ads Settings.
- Industry-Wide Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of multiple third-party ad networks simultaneously by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance at www.aboutads.info/choices or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance at www.youronlinechoices.eu.
- Browser Controls: Modern browsers allow you to block all third-party cookies by default:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Prevent cross-site tracking
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
4. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies or this policy, please email our privacy team at support@tuwebtools.com.