Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 22, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. At getfreetoolshub.com we use only essential cookies to keep the site functional. No ads or cross-site tracking.
2. Essential Cookies (Required)
auth_token / admin_token — SameSite=Lax, 7 days, holds JWT jti for auth. oauth_state — HttpOnly, 10 min, HMAC-signed state for Google/GitHub. next-nonce — 60s, CSP nonce. Without these you cannot log in or use OAuth.
3. Analytics (Anonymized)
We use self-hosted counters (tool slug, success/failure, anonymized IP via SHA). No GA ads cookies by default. If we add analytics later, you can opt out in /settings.
4. What We Do NOT Use
No advertising cookies, no third-party marketing, no Facebook Pixel. No sale of data. Stripe sets its own cookies only on checkout (js.stripe.com).
5. Duration
Session cookies expire at logout; auth_token 7 days; oauth_state 10 min; next-nonce 60s. Files and tool outputs are not stored in cookies.
6. Managing Cookies
Block via browser settings. Blocking essential cookies will break login, billing portal, and download tokens (60s HMAC). For EU, see GDPR page for legal basis (contract + legitimate interest).
7. Contact
Questions: privacy@getfreetoolshub.com, dpo@getfreetoolshub.com. See Privacy for full details.