Cookie Policy
We believe in full transparency about how we use cookies and tracking technologies on CodexGuruu.com.
1. What Are Cookies?
Understanding cookies and trackingCookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.
Cookies serve many functions, including:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Keeping you logged in during a session
- Understanding how you use websites
- Delivering targeted advertising based on your interests
- Improving website performance and user experience
Types of Cookie Storage
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by CodexGuruu.com
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (Google, etc.)
Note: This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy which provides more information about how we handle your personal data.
2. How We Use Cookies
Purpose of cookies on our siteCodexGuruu uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Website Functions: To ensure our website and free SEO tools work correctly
- User Preferences: To remember your settings and tool preferences
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our content
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Performance: To monitor and improve website loading speed and performance
- Security: To help protect against fraud and unauthorized access
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Detailed breakdown of all cookie categoriesDetailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Provider | 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 |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad targeting & measurement | 1 year |
| test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Checks if cookies are supported | 15 minutes |
| wordpress_* | WordPress | Authentication & session | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | User interface customization | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Cookies from external servicesIn addition to our own cookies, we use various third-party cookies. These are cookies set by services other than CodexGuruu:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website traffic analysis and reporting | View Policy |
| Google AdSense | Display targeted advertisements | View Policy |
| Google Tag Manager | Tag management system | View Policy |
| Social sharing and pixels | View Policy | |
| YouTube | Embedded video content | View Policy |
⚠️ Note: We have no control over third-party cookies. Please review each service’s privacy policy for details on how they use and store data.
5. Google AdSense Cookies
How Google advertising cookies workWe use Google AdSense to monetize our website and support our free tools. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your interests.
What Google AdSense Cookies Do
- Track your visits to our website and other websites across the internet
- Build a profile of your interests to show you relevant ads
- Measure the effectiveness of advertisements
- Prevent the same ad from showing too many times
- Detect click fraud and invalid traffic
Opting Out of AdSense Cookies
- Visit Google Ad Settings to manage personalized ads
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
- Visit AboutAds.info to opt out of interest-based advertising
- Use your browser’s private/incognito mode
Advertising Revenue: Revenue from Google AdSense helps us maintain our website and provide free SEO tools at no cost to our users.
6. Analytics Cookies
How we measure website performanceWe use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our content and tools.
Data Collected by Analytics Cookies
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our website (search engine, social media, direct)
- Your approximate geographic location (country/city level only)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Which free tools you use most frequently
IP Anonymization
We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics, which means the last part of your IP address is masked and cannot be used to identify you personally.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Managing Your Cookies
How to control cookie settingsYou have full control over cookies. Here’s how to manage them in popular browsers:
| Browser | How to Manage Cookies |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data |
| Mozilla Firefox | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data |
| Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data |
| Opera | Settings → Advanced → Privacy & security → Cookies |
⚠️ Important: Disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some free SEO tools may not function correctly without cookies enabled.
8. Cookie Consent
Your consent and GDPR complianceIn compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies do not require your consent as they are strictly necessary for the website to function. These are placed automatically when you visit our site.
Non-Essential Cookies
For analytics, advertising, and functionality cookies, we request your consent through our cookie consent banner when you first visit our website. You can:
- Accept all cookies for the full website experience
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize which cookie categories you accept
- Withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings
Your Rights Under GDPR
- Right to be informed about cookie usage (this policy)
- Right to consent or refuse non-essential cookies
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to access data collected through cookies
- Right to request deletion of cookie data
California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information collected through cookies to third parties.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
How we notify you of updatesWe may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make significant changes:
- We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
- We may notify you through a banner on our website
- For significant changes, we may request your consent again
We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about our cookie practices.
10. Contact Us
Cookie questions and concernsIf you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Website: https://codexguruu.com
- Email: privacy@codexguruu.com
- Contact Page: https://codexguruu.com/contact
Related Policies: Please also read our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer for complete information about how we handle your data.