Cookie Consent Banner
Transparent Control Over Your Data
Quick Summary
🍪 We Use Cookies To:
- Keep tools free via ethical ads
- Count visitors (anonymously)
- Remember your settings
🔒 Your Choices:
✅ Essential: Always on (no opt-out)
🟡 Analytics: Help us improve tools
🟢 Advertising: Support our mission
[Accept Recommended] [Customize] [Reject All]
1. Cookie Types Explained
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enable core functions | Session ID, security tokens | Session only |
| Analytics | Count users, fix bugs | Google Analytics (_ga) | 2 years |
| Advertising | Show non-invasive ads | Google Ad Manager (__gads) | 1 year |
2. Detailed Preferences
Essential Cookies
Cannot be disabled
- Maintains login sessions (if applicable)
- Secures forms from spam
- Preserves accessibility settings
Analytics Cookies
Enabled by default
- Tracks which tools are most used
- Measures page load speeds
- Identifies broken features
Advertising Cookies
Disabled by default
- Shows relevant (not personalized) ads
- Limits ad frequency
- Funds autism therapies (About Us)
3. Third-Party Cookies
We carefully vet partners:
| Service | Purpose | Opt-Out |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Usage statistics | Browser Add-on |
| Google Ad Manager | Ethical ads | Ad Settings |
4. Manage Preferences
A. Per-Visit Control
Use our cookie banner to:
- Accept/reject categories
- Change previous choices
B. Browser-Level Control
Disable all cookies via:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
Note: Disabling essentials breaks tools.
5. Your Rights
✅ Withdraw Consent: Reset preferences anytime
✅ Access Report: See stored cookies via Cookie Report
✅ Delete Data: Clear all via browser settings
6. Why We Care
Your consent directly supports:
- 30% of therapy session costs
- Tool maintenance (no paywalls)
- Accessible tech development
Need Help?
📧 Email: privacy@essentialfreetool.com
📅 Response Time: 48 business hours
Legal Compliance
This system meets:
✅ GDPR (EU)
✅ CCPA (California)
✅ ePrivacy Directive
Review our Privacy Policy for full details.
Simplified Version
“We use 3 cookie types. Essentials keep tools working. Analytics help us improve. Ads support free access. Choose what stays!”