Cookies Policy
Last updated: June 17, 2026
avtoolz ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar local storage technologies to enhance your experience. This Cookies Policy explains what these technologies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
1. What are Cookies and Local Storage?
- Cookies: Small text files containing a string of alphanumeric characters that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites you visit. They are sent back to the website on subsequent visits.
- Local Storage (localStorage): A web storage mechanism provided by your browser that allows websites to store key-value data directly in your browser. Unlike cookies, localStorage data is not automatically sent to our servers with every request and has a much larger capacity.
2. How We Use These Technologies
We use cookies and localStorage solely to provide core service functionalities and respect your preferences. We classify our use of these technologies into the following categories:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are required to enable basic site functionality, such as keeping you logged in. Without these cookies, services you ask for (like your secure dashboard or user profile) cannot be provided.
- Session Cookie: We use a secure, encrypted session cookie to identify your active session and verify your access rights. This cookie is httpOnly and cannot be read by JavaScript.
B. Functional Storage (localStorage)
We use localStorage to save your preferences and customize your UI experience. This data remains on your device and is not used for cross-site tracking.
- Theme Settings: Remembers your preferred appearance (light mode, dark mode, or system default).
- Accent Color: Stores your customized theme accent color (e.g., green, blue, purple, orange, pink) so it persists across visits.
- Sidebar State: Remembers whether you collapsed or expanded the navigation sidebar.
C. Analytics (Optional)
If we collect analytics, we use privacy-friendly methods to aggregate general usage patterns (such as total pages visited or popular tools). We do not collect individual identifiers, file names, or contents, and do not track your behavior across other web properties.
3. Cookie Management Table
| Name / Key | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
avtoolz_session | avtoolz | Necessary Cookie | Encrypted session cookie that keeps you authenticated. | 12 hours |
theme | avtoolz | Functional localStorage | Persists your chosen theme (light/dark). | Infinite (until cleared) |
accent-color | avtoolz | Functional localStorage | Persists your selected color scheme. | Infinite (until cleared) |
sidebar-collapsed | avtoolz | Functional localStorage | Persists your sidebar layout setting. | Infinite (until cleared) |
4. Your Choices and Controls
You have the right to accept or refuse cookies:
- Browser Controls: You can configure your browser to reject cookies or delete them entirely. Refer to your browser's "Help" or "Settings" menu for instructions. Please note that blocking essential authentication cookies will prevent you from signing in to your account.
- Clearing Storage: You can clear all local settings at any time by clearing your browser's site data, history, or cookies cache, or clicking the "Reset Preferences" button in your avtoolz Account settings.