Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 10, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Let’s start with the basics. Cookies are tiny text files that websites place on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit them. They’re widely used and help make websites work better for you. Think of them as digital memory that helps websites remember your preferences.

Summary of Our Cookie Usage

We keep things simple at TextConverter.in. We only use cookies that:

• Help our text conversion tools work properly
• Remember your preferences
• Give us basic insights into how people use our tools
• Make your experience smoother and more consistent

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to work properly. You can’t opt out of these because our services wouldn’t work without them.

Examples include:

• Remembering your conversion preferences
• Keeping your text formatting choices
• Maintaining your session while using our tools
• Ensuring our security features work correctly

Cookie Names:

• essential_session
• security_token
• csrf_protection

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices to make your experience better.

They help:

• Save your preferred text case conversion settings
• Remember your last used tool
• Keep your chosen theme (light/dark mode)
• Maintain your custom delimiter choices for CSV conversions

Cookie Names:

• user_preferences
• layout_settings
• tool_preferences

Analytics Cookies

We use these to understand how people use our website. This helps us make our tools better.

They track:

• Which tools are used most often
• How long conversions typically take
• Common patterns in how people use our site
• Basic visitor statistics

Cookie Names:

• ga (Google Analytics)
• _gid
• _gat

Performance Cookies

These cookies help our website load faster and work better.

They manage:

• Load balancing
• Response times
• Error prevention
• Basic site functionality

Cookie Names:

• performance_data
• load_balancer
• cdn_preference

Cookie Durations

Our cookies last for different periods:

• Session Cookies: Last until you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Stay for a set time (usually up to 2 years)
• Analytics Cookies: Usually expire after 26 months

How We Use Specific Cookies

Essential Cookies

Cookie Name: essential_sessionPurpose: Maintains your active sessionDuration: Session only
Cookie Name: security_tokenPurpose: Protects against unauthorized accessDuration: 24 hours

Preference Cookies

Cookie Name: user_preferencesPurpose: Saves your tool settingsDuration: 1 year
Cookie Name: layout_settingsPurpose: Remembers your display preferencesDuration: 6 months

Analytics Cookies

Cookie Name: _gaPurpose: Distinguishes unique visitorsDuration: 26 months
Cookie Name: _gidPurpose: Tracks daily usageDuration: 24 hours

Your Cookie Choices

Controlling Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

1. Browser Settings
   • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
   • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
   • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
   • Edge: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
2. Our Cookie Banner
   • Accept all cookies
   • Choose specific categories
   • Reject non-essential cookies
3. Individual Choices
   • Enable/disable specific features
   • Clear cookies regularly
   • Use private browsing mode

Impact of Your Choices

If you block cookies:

What Will Work:

• Basic text conversion
• Simple formatting tools
• Core website functions

What May Not Work:

• Saving preferences
• Remembering settings
• Some advanced features
• Performance optimizations

Third-Party Cookies

We use a few third-party services that set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

• Helps us understand website usage
• Collects anonymous statistics
• Sets cookies like _ga and _gid
• More info: Google Analytics Privacy Policy

Cloudflare

• Improves website security and speed
• Sets performance-related cookies
• Manages global content delivery
• More info: Cloudflare Cookie Policy

Cookie Security

We take cookie security seriously:

• All cookies are encrypted
• Sensitive data isn’t stored in cookies
• Regular security audits
• Strict access controls

Changes to Our Cookie Usage

We might update our cookie usage:

• When adding new features
• To improve performance
• For security reasons
• To comply with regulations

We’ll notify you about significant changes through:

• Website announcements
• Updated cookie banner
• This policy page

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access information about cookies we use
• Choose which cookies to accept
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Ask questions about our cookie usage

Contact Us About Cookies

Have questions about our cookie usage? We’re here to help:

• Use our contact form: TextConverter.in/contact
• Email us about privacy: privacy@textconverter.in
• Send general questions: support@textconverter.in

Additional Information

Cookie Best Practices

• Regularly clear your browser cookies
• Review cookie settings after browser updates
• Check cookie policies on all websites
• Keep your browser updated

Technical Details

For developers and curious users:

• We use HTTP-only cookies where possible
• Secure flag is enabled for all cookies
• SameSite attributes are properly set
• Cookie sizes are minimized

Final Notes

We believe in transparency about cookie usage. This policy aims to explain everything clearly, but if you have questions, please ask. We’re committed to:

• Using cookies responsibly
• Protecting your privacy
• Being transparent about our practices
• Giving you control over your data

Remember, you can always adjust your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings.