1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
We also use similar technologies such as localStorage, which stores data locally in your browser for functional purposes like remembering your theme preference.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are used for user authentication and session management through Clerk.
- Clerk session cookies: Maintain your authenticated session so you stay logged in as you navigate between pages.
Functional Cookies
These cookies and storage mechanisms enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They are not strictly necessary but improve your experience.
- Theme preference: Stored via localStorage to remember your selected theme (dark/light) across visits.
- Recent tools: Stored via localStorage to display your recently used tools for quick access.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4): Uses cookies such as
_gaand_gidto distinguish users and track page views, session duration, and user interactions. - Microsoft Clarity: Uses cookies such as
_clckand_clskto collect data on user behavior, session recordings, and heatmaps to improve user experience.
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising campaign performance.
- Google AdSense: Sets cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing activity across websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these providers:
- Google: Analytics and advertising cookies. Google Cookie Policy
- Microsoft: Clarity analytics cookies. Microsoft Privacy Statement
- Clerk: Authentication session cookies. Clerk Privacy Policy
- Paddle: May set cookies during checkout. Paddle Cookie Policy
4. How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in your browser's "Preferences" or "Settings" menu. Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of UtiliTools, such as logging into your account.
5. Cookie Reference Table
The following table provides details about the specific cookies used on our site:
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
__session | Clerk | User authentication session | Session | Essential |
__client_uat | Clerk | Client-side auth token | 1 year | Essential |
_ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytics | |
_gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | Analytics | |
_clck | Microsoft | Clarity user identifier | 1 year | Analytics |
_clsk | Microsoft | Clarity session tracking | 1 day | Analytics |
theme | UtiliTools | Theme preference | Persistent | Functional |
recentTools | UtiliTools | Recently used tools list | Persistent | Functional |
Various | Google AdSense | Personalized advertising | Varies | Advertising |
6. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: