Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 13, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are used when you visit toolbox-hub.net (the "Site"), who sets them, and how you can manage them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide analytics data, and serve relevant advertisements. Cookies can be "session" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" (remain until they expire or you delete them).

2. What Are We Using Instead of Cookies?

ToolBox Hub itself does not set any first-party cookies. Instead, we use your browser's localStorage to remember your preferences (theme, language). localStorage is:

However, our third-party services (Google Analytics and Google AdSense) do set cookies on your device.

3. Cookies We Use

Cookie / Technology Provider Purpose Type Duration
localStorage (tb_theme, tb_lang) ToolBox Hub Saves your theme and language preferences Functional Until cleared
_ga, _ga_* Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users and tracks page views, session duration, and traffic sources Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users for analytics within a 24-hour period Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate to Google Analytics Analytics 1 minute
__gads, __gpi Google AdSense Serves and measures ad effectiveness Advertising 13 months
__eoi Google AdSense Tracks ad interactions Advertising 6 months
NID, CONSENT Google Stores user preferences and consent for personalized ads Advertising 6 months
IDE, DSID Google (DoubleClick) Ad retargeting and conversion tracking Advertising 1 year

4. Cookie Categories Explained

Functional

These store your preferences (theme, language) so the site remembers your choices. We use localStorage instead of cookies for this, so no data is sent to servers. These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

Analytics

These help us understand how visitors use the Site — which tools are popular, how long people spend on pages, and where traffic comes from. This data is collected anonymously by Google Analytics and helps us improve the Site.

Opt out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or disable cookies in your browser settings.

Advertising

Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads relevant to your interests based on your browsing history across the web. Ad revenue is how we keep the Site free for everyone.

Opt out of personalized ads: Visit Google Ads Settings or Your Online Choices (DAA opt-out). You will still see ads, but they will not be personalized.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here are links for popular browsers:

Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent some third-party features (ads, analytics) from working, but will not affect the core functionality of our tools.

6. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can use the opt-out tools listed above to control tracking.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

8. Contact

Questions about cookies? Visit our contact page.

See also: Privacy Policy · Terms of Use