Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to DuplicateWordsFinder.com. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them when you visit our website. We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly how our website works.

This policy is part of our commitment to your privacy. For more details about how we handle your data, please read our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer or mobile device when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.

2.1 First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by DuplicateWordsFinder.com itself. Only our website can read them. We use them for essential functions like remembering your theme preference.

2.2 Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by other companies whose services we use, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense. These companies may use the data they collect according to their own privacy policies.

2.3 Session Cookies

These temporary cookies exist only while your browser is open. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. We use them for basic website functionality.

2.4 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. We use them to remember your preferences for future visits.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly.

• Example: Cookies that remember your cookie consent preference
• Example: Session identifiers for basic website operations

3.2 Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made, such as your preferred color theme or language. They help us provide a more personalized experience.

• Example: Light mode or dark mode preference
• Example: Recently used tools list

3.3 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with our website. These services use cookies to collect anonymous information such as:

• Number of visitors to each page
• How visitors found our website
• Which tools are most popular
• Time spent on each page
• Browser type and device information

This information helps us improve our tools and user experience. It is completely anonymous and cannot be used to identify you personally.

3.4 Advertising Cookies

We display advertisements through Google AdSense to keep our tools free for everyone. Google AdSense uses cookies to:

• Show ads that are more relevant to your interests
• Limit the number of times you see the same ad
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Prevent fraud and abuse

You can learn more about how Google uses cookies in advertising at Google's Advertising page.

3.5 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how our website is performing. They collect information about page load times, errors, and other technical issues that may need our attention.

3.6 Security Cookies

Cloudflare, our content delivery and security provider, may use cookies to protect our website from malicious traffic, bots, and attacks. These cookies are essential for maintaining website security.

4. Browser Storage

In addition to cookies, modern web browsers provide other storage mechanisms that we may use:

4.1 LocalStorage

LocalStorage allows websites to store data directly in your browser. Unlike cookies, LocalStorage data is not automatically sent to the server with every request. We use LocalStorage only for:

• Saving your theme preference (light mode or dark mode)
• Remembering your tool settings and preferences
• Storing your recently used tools for quick access

4.2 SessionStorage

SessionStorage is similar to LocalStorage but is automatically cleared when you close your browser tab. We may use it for temporary data during a single session.

Important: We never store your text content, documents, or personal information in LocalStorage or SessionStorage. All text processing happens in browser memory and is cleared when you navigate away.

5. Cookies We Do NOT Use

We want to be absolutely clear about what we do not do:

• We do not use cookies to store your text content
• We do not use cookies to record documents you enter into our tools
• We do not use cookies to monitor the content you process in your browser
• We do not use cookies to track your activity across unrelated websites for profiling purposes
• We do not use flash cookies, zombie cookies, or any form of tracking that cannot be easily controlled by you

All text processing in our tools happens locally inside your browser. Your content never leaves your device, and we have no way to access it.

6. Third-Party Services

The following third-party services may place cookies on your device when you use our website:

These providers may use the data they collect according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies to understand how your information is handled.

7. Managing Cookies

You have complete control over cookies. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can:

• Block all cookies: Prevent any website from placing cookies on your device
• Delete existing cookies: Remove all cookies currently stored on your device
• Block third-party cookies: Allow first-party cookies while blocking cookies from other companies
• Clear browser storage: Remove all LocalStorage and SessionStorage data
• Use private/incognito mode: Browse without saving any cookies or history

Here are instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

You can use most features of DuplicateWordsFinder.com without cookies. Here is what happens if you disable different types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies Disabled: The website may not function correctly. Some core features may break.
• Preference Cookies Disabled: Your theme preference and tool settings will not be saved between visits.
• Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will not be able to track anonymous usage data. Your visit will not be counted in our statistics.
• Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see ads, but they will be less relevant to your interests.

All our text tools work without cookies. Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to use the Duplicate Word Finder, Consecutive Word Finder, Text Cleaner, or any other tool.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and tools are safe for users of all ages. Since we do not collect personal information through cookies or any other means, children can use our text tools without privacy concerns. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If you are a parent or guardian and have concerns about cookies on our website, please review the managing cookies section above or contact us.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, our tools, or applicable laws. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Material changes may be announced through a notice on our website

Your continued use of DuplicateWordsFinder.com after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us: