What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is used.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by other services we use). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period).
How We Use Cookies
iReadPDF uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential functionality: To make our website work properly
- Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
- Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| session | iReadPDF | Maintains user session state for authenticated users | Session (deleted when browser closes) | First-party |
| locale | iReadPDF | Stores your language preference to display the site in your preferred language | 1 year | First-party |
| cookie_consent | iReadPDF | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention for payment processing | 1 year | Third-party |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention for payment sessions | 30 minutes | Third-party |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| theme | iReadPDF | Stores your dark/light mode preference | 1 year | First-party |
| recent_tools | iReadPDF | Remembers your recently used PDF tools for quick access | 30 days | First-party |
| sidebar_collapsed | iReadPDF | Remembers your sidebar preference | 30 days | First-party |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most popular and how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years | Third-party |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state and tracks user interactions | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics purposes | 24 hours | Third-party |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to limit data collection on high traffic sites | 1 minute | Third-party |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google (DoubleClick) | Used to measure the effectiveness of ads and show targeted ads | 13 months | Third-party |
| NID | Stores preferences and other information for Google services | 6 months | Third-party | |
| DSID | Google (DoubleClick) | Used for ad personalization in non-Google contexts | 2 weeks | Third-party |
| test_cookie | Google (DoubleClick) | Tests whether the browser supports cookies | 15 minutes | Third-party |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Using Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit iReadPDF, you'll see a cookie consent banner that lets you choose which types of cookies to accept. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third-party services we use include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics.Google Privacy Policy
- Google Ads: For advertising services.Google Ads Policy
- Stripe: For payment processing.Stripe Privacy Policy
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. iReadPDF honors DNT signals and will not set analytics or advertising cookies when DNT is enabled.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Questions?
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@ireadpdf.com