Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 9, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience. This policy explains how Craftisle uses cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly. These include session cookies for authentication and security tokens. These cannot be disabled.

  • next-auth.session-token — Authentication session (httpOnly)
  • __Secure-next-auth.* — Secure auth cookies

2. Preference Cookies

Store your preferences to improve your experience. Stored in localStorage (not cookies technically, but similar in purpose).

  • craftisle-tool-favorites — Your saved favorite resources (localStorage)
  • theme — Light/dark mode preference (localStorage)

3. Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our site. We use Vercel Analytics and may use Google Analytics 4. These collect anonymous usage data.

  • _va — Vercel Analytics (anonymous)
  • _ga, _ga_* — Google Analytics 4 (anonymous, if enabled)

4. Advertising Cookies

If Google AdSense is enabled, Google may set advertising cookies to show relevant ads. These cookies track browsing activity across sites.

  • IDE, DSID — Google DoubleClick advertising cookies
  • __gads — Google Ads performance cookies

You can opt out of Google advertising cookies at adssettings.google.com.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent some features from working correctly.

GDPR & CCPA Rights

If you are in the EU/EEA (GDPR) or California (CCPA), you have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of data sale (we do not sell personal data)
  • Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies

To exercise these rights, contact us via our Contact page.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.