Cookie & Local Storage Policy

1. What Are Cookies and Web Storage?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Modern web applications also utilize HTML5 Web Storage (comprising localStorage and sessionStorage), which allows websites to store key-value preference pairs locally within your browser without sending that data over the internet with every server request.

2. How ToolQix Utilizes Local Storage (First-Party)

We prioritize a zero-tracking architectural model. Unlike conventional web portals that use cookies to build cross-site behavioural profiles, ToolQix uses client-side localStorage exclusively to provide core functionality:

• Theme Preference (theme): Remembers whether you selected dark mode, light mode, or match-system appearance, preventing screen flash on navigation.
• Bookmarked Utilities (toolqix_favorites): Preserves the IDs of tools you have starred so your custom Favorites dashboard works offline without an account.
• Recently Used Utilities (recent_tools): Stores timestamps of your most recent tool interactions for instant one-click access.

3. Advertising & Third-Party Cookies

To keep ToolQix 100% free and open to everyone without charging subscriptions, we may display programmatic advertisements served by certified advertising networks, including Google AdSense. Third-party vendors and ad networks use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our site or other websites across the internet:

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to ToolQix and/or other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

4. Managing & Disabling Cookies in Your Browser

You have full control over cookie storage. Most web browsers allow you to manage your preferences, block third-party cookies, or purge storage automatically when closing windows:

5. Consent & Policy Updates

By continuing to browse ToolQix, you acknowledge and agree to our use of essential client-side local storage and applicable third-party advertising cookies as described herein. We review this policy periodically to maintain compliance with evolving privacy regulations, including GDPR and ePrivacy directives.