1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.
At ProTools Bundle, we use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Operate Our Platform: Enable essential features like authentication, security, and core functionality
- Personalize Your Experience: Remember your preferences, themes, and settings
- Analyze Usage: Understand how visitors use our site to improve performance and user experience
We may also use other tracking technologies, including:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images embedded in emails and web pages to track usage
- Pixel Tags: Code snippets that track user actions and engagement
- Local Storage: Browser-based storage for larger amounts of data
2. Types of Cookies
We use four main categories of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic operation of our platform. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Processing payments via Razorpay
Note: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the service to function.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Remembering your theme preferences (light/dark mode)
- Saving your preferred settings
- Tracking recently accessed tools
You can disable these cookies, but it may reduce the functionality of some features.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:
- Google Analytics tracking
- Mixpanel usage analytics
You can opt out of analytics cookies by adjusting your preferences.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:
- Google Ads conversion tracking
- Facebook/Meta Pixel advertising
- LinkedIn advertising pixels
You can opt out of marketing cookies through our consent banner or browser settings.
3. Cookie Table
The following table provides details about the cookies we use. This is a representative list; actual cookies may vary slightly.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ptk_session | ProTools Bundle | Authentication and session management | Session | Essential |
| _csrf_token | ProTools Bundle | CSRF protection for security | Session | Essential |
| _pref_theme | ProTools Bundle | Theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year | Functional |
| _recent_tools | ProTools Bundle | Recently accessed tools list | 30 days | Functional |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish users and sessions | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _fbp | Meta/Facebook | Facebook Pixel ad targeting | 3 months | Marketing |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking | 90 days | Marketing |
Note: This is a representative list of cookies. Actual cookies may vary as we update our services.
4. Managing Cookies
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept All: Enable all cookies
- Reject All: Disable non-essential cookies
- Customize: Choose which cookie categories you want to enable
You can update your cookie preferences at any time through your account settings.
Browser Controls
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookie and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
Opt-Out Links
For additional control over tracking technologies:
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by trusted third-party services:
- Razorpay: For secure payment processing. These cookies are essential for completing transactions. Razorpay Privacy Policy
- Google Analytics: For understanding website usage patterns. Google Privacy Policy
- Support tooling: If a support widget is enabled, it may store the cookies required for that conversation
- Hotjar: For session recording and user behavior analysis (optional)
Each of these third parties has its own privacy policy governing their use of cookies and data. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for more information.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at protoolsbundle25@gmail.com.