Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 24, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
SnapCompress uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| snapcompress-theme | Stores your theme preference (light/dark mode) | 1 year |
| snapcompress_cc | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
2.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you and your interests.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense - Stores conversion data | 3 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick - Ad targeting and measurement | 13 months |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
3.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit SnapCompress, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all optional cookies (only necessary cookies will be used)
- Customize your preferences for analytics and advertising cookies
3.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Chrome:Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox:Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari:Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge:Settings > Privacy > Cookies
3.3 Opt Out of Third-Party Cookies
- Google Analytics: Browser Add-on
- Google Ads: Ad Settings
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third parties that may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic. Learn more in Google's Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: To serve personalized ads. Learn more in Google's Ad Policy
- Vercel Analytics: For performance monitoring
5. Do Not Track
We respect the Do Not Track (DNT) browser setting. When DNT is enabled, we will not load analytics or advertising cookies.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If you have accepted cookies, you will be notified of significant changes and asked to provide consent again.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: [email protected]
Cookie Summary
We use necessary cookies for core functionality, analytics cookies to improve our service, and advertising cookies to fund our free tools. You can customize your preferences at any time in our cookie banner or browser settings.