This Cookie Policy explains how CSV Cleanup uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.

2. How We Use Cookies

CSV Cleanup uses cookies ONLY for analytics purposes through our analytics provider, and ONLY with your explicit consent. We do not use cookies for:

Authentication (we don't have user accounts)
Session management (sessions are managed server-side via URL parameters)
Advertising or marketing
Tracking across other websites

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

We do NOT use essential cookies. Our service functions entirely without cookies for core functionality.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

With your consent, we use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our website. These tools set the following cookies:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_clck	Persists User ID and preferences	1 year
_clsk	Connects multiple page views in a session	1 day
CLID	Identifies a unique user	1 year
ANONCHK	Indicates whether MUID cookie is enabled	10 minutes
MR	Used for advertising purposes	7 days
MUID	User identifier for tracking	1 year
SM	Synchronizes user IDs across provider domains	Session

Important Note

Our analytics tools do NOT capture the content of your CSV files. It only tracks general user behavior like page views, clicks, and navigation patterns.

4. Third-Party Cookies

The only third-party cookies we use are from our analytics provider (listed above). We do not use cookies from:

Social media platforms
Advertising networks
Other analytics providers

5. Your Cookie Choices

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

Accept: Allow analytics cookies
Reject: Block all analytics cookies (the site will still work perfectly)

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Note: Blocking cookies will not affect the core functionality of CSV Cleanup, as we don't rely on cookies for essential features.

5.3 Opt-Out of Analytics

You can opt out of tracking by visiting: Analytics Provider Privacy Statement

6. LocalStorage

In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage to store your cookie consent preference. This is NOT a cookie and contains only:

Your consent status (accepted/rejected)
Timestamp of when you made the choice

This data never leaves your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.

7. Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR and similar data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access: Request information about cookies stored on your device
Deletion: Clear cookies from your browser at any time
Objection: Reject analytics cookies via our consent banner
Portability: Export cookie data from your browser

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: