Last updated: March 23, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Secrets.tools ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide basic functionality such as remembering your preferences, and to provide information to the owners of the site about how their site is being used.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | Secrets.tools | Used to maintain your authenticated session state and remember if you are logged in | Session (deleted when browser is closed) |
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 2 years |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate | 1 day |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 24 hours |
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | CloudFlare | Used to distinguish between humans and bots | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | CloudFlare | Used to manage any active CloudFlare security challenges | 30 days |
| __cfduid | CloudFlare | Used by CloudFlare to identify trusted web traffic | 30 days |
These cookies help us identify and prevent security risks, including detecting and preventing automated abuse of our website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA | Used to distinguish between humans and bots and protect the website from spam and abuse | 6 months |
| rc::a | Google reCAPTCHA | Used to distinguish between humans and bots | Persistent |
| rc::c | Google reCAPTCHA | Used to distinguish between humans and bots | Session |
We use Google Analytics, which uses cookies to help us analyze how users use our site. The information generated by these cookies about your use of our website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity, and providing other services relating to website activity.
We have implemented the following measures to ensure responsible use of Google Analytics:
You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
CloudFlare is a content delivery network (CDN) and security service that we use to improve the performance and security of our website. CloudFlare may use cookies to identify trusted web traffic, provide security capabilities, and improve website performance.
For more information about CloudFlare's cookies and privacy practices, please visit CloudFlare's Privacy Policy.
We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our website from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA works by collecting hardware and software information, such as device and application data, and sending it to Google for analysis. reCAPTCHA analyzes the behavior of website visitors to determine whether they are human or automated bots.
reCAPTCHA may set cookies on your browser and collect information about:
This information is sent to Google and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
You can generally activate or later deactivate the use of cookies through a functionality built into your web browser. To learn more about how to control cookie settings through your browser:
Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
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