URLCROP Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how urlcrop.org uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our services. Non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics) are used only if you give your prior consent through our cookie banner. For more information on how we process personal data, please see our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They allow us to recognize your browser, maintain your session, and improve our services. Similar technologies (such as local storage) may be used for similar purposes.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

• Essential (Strictly Necessary): required to operate core features (e.g., authentication/session, load balancing, security). These cookies are always active and cannot be disabled via our banner as the site cannot function without them.
  Example: session ID to keep you signed in (expires at end of session).
• Analytics (Consent-Based): help us understand traffic, usage trends, and performance to improve UrlCrop. These cookies are set only if you opt-in via the cookie banner or the preferences link below.
  Tool: Google Analytics (aggregated statistics).

4. Cookie Lifetimes

• Essential session cookie: expires when you log out or close your browser session.
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): retained for up to 13 months.
• Consent choice cookie: your opt-in/opt-out decision is kept for up to 6 months, after which we may ask you again.

Exact names and expirations may vary by browser/version. We update this page when changes occur.

5. Managing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie choices at any time using the link below or via your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using some features of UrlCrop.

You can also clear cookies via your browser (see help for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.).

6. Third-Party Services

If enabled, Google Analytics may set its own cookies to produce aggregated statistics. For details, see Google’s Cookie Policy .

Analytics cookies are placed only after your explicit consent via our banner. You can withdraw consent at any time (see section 5).

7. International Transfers

Where third-party providers process data outside the EEA, transfers are safeguarded by appropriate measures such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and, where applicable, additional measures. See our Privacy Policy for more.