Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how ShadowGen.tools uses cookies and similar browser storage technologies when you visit our website. We believe in being fully transparent about what we store and why.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Similar technologies include localStorage and sessionStorage, which are browser-side storage mechanisms that serve similar purposes but are technically distinct from HTTP cookies.

2. What We Use

ShadowGen.tools does not set traditional HTTP cookies on our own behalf. We use browser localStorage for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Storage (Always Active)

These items are necessary for the site to function correctly:

• Key: cookie-consent
  Purpose: Stores your cookie consent decision ("accepted" or "declined") so we do not show the cookie banner on every page visit.
  Duration: Persists until you clear browser data.
  Transmitted to servers: Never.

2.2 Preference Storage (Can Be Cleared)

• Key: theme
  Purpose: Remembers whether you prefer dark mode or light mode.
  Duration: Persists until you clear browser data or toggle the theme.
  Transmitted to servers: Never.

3. Third-Party Cookies

3.1 Vercel Analytics (Infrastructure)

Our hosting provider, Vercel, may set cookies or use similar technologies for performance monitoring and DDoS protection. These are infrastructure-level and not used for advertising purposes. See Vercel's Privacy Policy for details.

3.2 Google Fonts

We load the Inter font from Google Fonts CDN. Google may log the request and set cookies associated with font delivery. See Google's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Google AdSense (Future)

We may enable Google AdSense advertising in the future to support the free operation of this tool. If AdSense is enabled, Google may use cookies such as __gads, __gpi, and others to serve and measure advertisements. These cookies may track your browsing behavior across sites. You can manage your ad preferences at Google Ad Settings. We will update this policy and display a notification before any advertising is activated.

4. How to Manage Cookies and Local Storage

4.1 Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies and local storage through your browser settings. Here are instructions for common browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search and services → Clear browsing data

Note: Clearing localStorage for ShadowGen.tools will reset your theme preference to dark mode and cause the cookie banner to reappear.

4.2 Browser Developer Tools

You can directly inspect and delete our localStorage entries using your browser's developer tools (F12 → Application tab → Local Storage → shadowgen.tools → right-click to delete individual keys).

5. Your Consent

When you first visit ShadowGen.tools, a cookie banner is displayed. By clicking "Accept", you consent to the use of preference storage and any active third-party services as described in this policy. By clicking "Decline", only the essential cookie-consent key will be stored to remember your decision.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for our site.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or local storage, please contact us at: contact@shadowgen.tools