Towgle

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (browser) when you visit our website. They serve various purposes, including authentication, security, preferences, and analytics. Cookies can be either session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored until expiration or manual deletion).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

• Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function. These include:
  • towgle_csrf — CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection token
  • towgle_sid — Session identifier for link management and authentication
  • towgle_cid — Anonymous client identifier for rate limiting and link association
• Advertising Cookies: Used to display personalized ads via Google AdSense (only with your consent)
• Analytics Cookies: May be used in the future to understand how users interact with our service

3. Cookie Duration

• towgle_csrf: 30 days
• towgle_sid: 30 days
• towgle_cid: 1 year (for rate limiting and client tracking)
• Google AdSense cookies: Variable (see Google's Privacy Policy)

4. HttpOnly Cookies

Some cookies (towgle_sid and towgle_cid) are marked as "HttpOnly," meaning they cannot be accessed by JavaScript. This is a security measure to prevent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. These cookies can only be managed through your browser settings.

5. Managing Your Cookies

You have full control over cookies in your browser:

• Allow or block: Most browsers allow you to block all cookies or specific types
• Delete cookies: You can delete existing cookies at any time through browser settings
• Opt out of advertising: Disable advertising cookies via the CookieConsent banner on our homepage

Note: Disabling necessary cookies may impair website functionality.

6. How to Delete Cookies in Your Browser

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Delete browsing data → Cookies and cached images

Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Delete browsing data → Cookies and site permissions

7. Third-Party Cookies

Google AdSense may set cookies on our website to serve personalized ads. These are subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

8. Cookie Consent

On your first visit, you'll see a CookieConsent banner asking for permission to set advertising and analytics cookies. Necessary cookies are set automatically. You can manage your preferences below or change them at any time.

9. Questions?

For questions about our cookie practices, please contact us at: