Cookie Policy | SkillsInsider Digital Tools

info 1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to remember your preferences, enhance security, and provide anonymous analytics. At SkillsInsider, cookies help our digital utility tools run smoothly without collecting personally identifiable information unless explicitly stated.

We also use similar technologies like local storage and session storage to keep your tool settings and theme preference directly in your browser. These are not cookies, but they serve a comparable purpose and are covered by this policy.

gpp_maybe2. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features like security, network management, and accessibility. On SkillsInsider, we use them to remember your Dark/Light Mode preference and tool configurations. These cookies only ever store your interface preferences, not your files — see our Privacy Policy for which specific tools process data locally in your browser versus the small number that use a server-side service.

psychology 3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Functionality: Recognizing returning users and remembering your display preferences and tool layouts.
Performance & Analytics: Measuring how visitors interact with our tools so we can improve speed and usability.
Security: Protecting our browser-based converters from malicious activity.
Advertising (with consent): Showing relevant ads via Google AdSense to keep our tools free.

category 4. Types of Cookies We Use

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Necessary

Essential for site security and basic features. Cannot be disabled.

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Performance

Help us count visits and improve tool speed.

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Marketing

Used by Google to show relevant ads based on interests.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
`skills_theme`	SkillsInsider	Stores dark/light mode preference	1 year
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Distinguishes users anonymously	2 years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Throttles request rate	24 hours
`__gads`	Google AdSense	Measures ad performance & frequency	13 months

Cookie names and durations are set by the third-party providers listed above and may change at their discretion. For the most current information, refer to Google's official cookie documentation.

handshake 5. Third-Party Cookies & Advertising

We partner with trusted third-party services that may set cookies on our behalf:

Google AdSense & Ad Personalization

We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our site or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. We request consent before loading non-essential cookies for visitors in jurisdictions that require it.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand user behavior. We do not knowingly link this data to personally identifiable information. You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Server-side tools

A small number of tools (currently the AI Background Remover, AI Password Generator, and Backlink Analyzer) send your submitted data to a server or third-party API to generate results, rather than processing it locally. See our Privacy Policy for the current, complete list and details on each provider.

balance 6. Legal Compliance & Your Rights

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Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data. We process cookie data on the basis of your consent, except for strictly necessary cookies which rely on legitimate interest. You can withdraw consent at any time through our cookie preferences panel or your browser settings.

policy CCPA (California)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you may request information about the categories of personal information collected and opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of that data. SkillsInsider does not sell personal data. Advertising cookies may be considered a "sale" under CCPA depending on configuration. You can opt out through our cookie preferences panel.

Google AdSense & Microsoft Advertising Compliance

We follow the Google AdSense Program Policies and Microsoft Advertising Policies. This includes disclosing our cookie usage, obtaining consent for personalized advertising where required by law, and ensuring ads are not placed on prohibited content. Our consent management mechanism collects and transmits consent signals in line with applicable industry frameworks for the regions where our users are located.

settings_suggest 7. How to Control & Delete Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling necessary cookies may break certain features of our tools.

Browser Settings: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all provide cookie controls in their privacy settings.
Opt-out Guides: Visit allaboutcookies.org for detailed, browser-specific instructions.
Google Ad Personalization: Google Ads Settings
Manage Preferences on Our Site: Use the "Cookie Preferences" button at the bottom of this page.

verified8. Consent Agreement & Policy Updates

By continuing to use SkillsInsider, you acknowledge our use of cookies as described in this policy. Non-essential cookies are only set after you provide consent through our cookie banner. We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when revisions were made.

Contact: For questions about this policy, reach out via our contact page.