Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 15, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the website owners. Cookies do not contain personal information like your name or payment details.
2. How We Use Cookies
SprinkleTools uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential functionality: Cookies required for the site to function, such as maintaining your session and remembering your preferences
- Authentication: Cookies that keep you logged in to your account securely
- Security: Cookies that help us detect and prevent fraudulent activity
- Analytics: Anonymized usage data to help us understand how our tools are used and improve them
We do not use cookies for advertising, behavioral profiling, or selling data to third parties.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. Without these cookies, some parts of our website will not work. They cannot be switched off.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your user session and tracks guest usage limits | Session | Essential |
| auth_token | Keeps you authenticated when signed in | 30 days | Essential |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | Essential |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. All data is anonymized — we cannot identify individual users from this data.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _analytics_id | Anonymized analytics to understand tool usage patterns | 90 days | Analytics |
| _session_count | Counts new vs. returning sessions (anonymous) | 1 year | Analytics |
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ui_prefs | Stores UI preferences such as dark mode settings | 1 year | Preference |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use a minimal number of third-party services. These third parties may set their own cookies:
- Payment processing: Our payment provider may set cookies to facilitate secure checkout. We do not control these cookies — please review their cookie policy.
We do not integrate third-party advertising networks, social media tracking pixels, or behavioral analytics platforms on SprinkleTools.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit our site, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies via our consent banner. You can change your preferences at any time.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
- Browser-specific instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your activity tracked. We honor Do Not Track signals by limiting analytics collection to essential, anonymized data only.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via our website. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
8. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@sprinkletools.com.