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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 29/11/2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

How We Use Cookies

We use two types of cookies on MicroTools:

1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms.

  • Authentication cookies - Keep you logged in to your account
  • Security cookies - Protect against fraud and abuse
  • Session cookies - Remember your preferences during your visit
  • Cookie consent - Remember your cookie preferences

2. Analytics Cookies (Optional - Requires Consent)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our service.

  • Google Analytics - Tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior
  • Performance monitoring - Helps us identify and fix technical issues

You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time by clicking "Reject All" in the cookie banner or by managing your preferences below.

Cookies We Use

Cookie NameTypePurposeDuration
sb-access-tokenEssentialAuthentication (Supabase)Session
sb-refresh-tokenEssentialSession refresh30 days
cookie-consentEssentialRemember cookie preferences1 year
_gaAnalyticsGoogle Analytics tracking2 years
_gidAnalyticsGoogle Analytics session24 hours

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

  • Cookie Banner - When you first visit our site, you can choose to accept or reject analytics cookies
  • Browser Settings - Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings
  • Clear Cookies - You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings

Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device (only if you accept analytics cookies):

  • Google Analytics - For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Supabase - For authentication and database services (essential cookies only)

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Know what cookies we use and why
  • Accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Change your cookie preferences at any time
  • Delete cookies from your device

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@microtools.tools
Company: Hillmade

Need to Change Your Preferences?

Clear your browser cookies and refresh the page to see the cookie banner again, or adjust your browser settings to block specific cookies.

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.aboutcookies.org