Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies TextLoom uses, why we use them, and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They allow the website to remember information about your visit — such as your language preference or whether you've accepted a consent notice. Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are sent.
TextLoom primarily uses browser localStorage (a similar technology) rather than HTTP cookies for storing your preferences, because it never expires and does not transmit data to the server on every request.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary (Always Active)
These are required for the Site to function correctly. They cannot be refused or disabled through our cookie banner.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
tl-theme | localStorage | Stores your dark/light mode preference so the correct theme loads on every visit without flashing. | Until cleared |
tl-cookie-consent | localStorage | Stores whether you've accepted or rejected optional cookies so the consent banner doesn't appear on every page. | Until cleared |
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
If you accept optional cookies, we may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use TextLoom in aggregate. This helps us improve the tools and content. Data is anonymized and not used to identify individual users.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for aggregate traffic measurement. | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state for GA4 measurement. | 2 years |
2.3 Advertising Cookies (Optional)
TextLoom is monetized through Google AdSense. If you accept optional cookies, Google may set cookies to serve personalized advertisements based on your browsing history across websites. If you reject optional cookies, ads may still appear but they will be non-personalized.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__gads | Google AdSense | Measures ad interaction and prevents the same ad from showing too many times. | 13 months |
IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used by Google DoubleClick for targeting and measuring ad effectiveness. | 1 year |
NID | Stores preferences and user information for Google services. | 6 months |
3. How to Control Cookies
You can control cookies through several mechanisms:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit TextLoom, a banner allows you to accept or reject optional (analytics and advertising) cookies.
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you view, manage, and delete cookies. See your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Google Ads Settings: Opt out of personalized Google advertising at adssettings.google.com.
- Your Online Choices: Opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple networks at youronlinechoices.com (EU) or optout.aboutads.info (US).
Clearing localStorage (where we store your consent and theme preference) will cause the cookie banner to reappear on your next visit.
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change the cookies or technologies we use. Check the "Last updated" date above for the most recent version.
5. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via the Contact page.