Transparency & Control

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026 • Last Reviewed: November 5, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies are, how OrsonCraft ("we," "us," or "our") uses them on https://orsoncraft.com/, and how you can exercise full control over your cookie preferences.

Please read this policy alongside our comprehensive Privacy Policy, which details our zero-upload client-side processing architecture and user rights under GDPR and CCPA.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are tiny text files containing small amounts of information that are downloaded and stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. Cookies allow web applications to recognize your browser, remember preferences (such as your chosen theme or interface density), and enable third-party advertising partners to deliver relevant promotional content.

We also refer to related technologies—such as browser localStorage, sessionStorage, and web beacons (pixel tags)—collectively as "cookies" in this policy.

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

OrsonCraft strives to keep cookie usage to an absolute minimum. We classify cookies into three distinct tiers:

A. Strictly Necessary & Functional Cookies

Essential

These technologies are necessary for the basic operation of our tools and UI. They do not track your activity across other websites and do not store personal identification.

Storage Name Provider Purpose Duration
oc_theme_pref OrsonCraft (First-party) Remembers your preference for dark or high-contrast UI modes. Persistent (localStorage)
oc_filter_state OrsonCraft (First-party) Remembers your active category filter on the tools index page. Session
__cf_bm Cloudflare (CDN) Distinguishes legitimate creators from malicious bots and DDoS attacks. 30 minutes

B. Analytics & Performance Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand aggregate traffic patterns, which creator tools are most utilized, and where users experience performance snags. We do not correlate analytical metrics with individual identities.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga, _ga_* Google Analytics Calculates visitor, session, and campaign data while tracking site usage for analytics reports. All IP addresses are anonymized. 2 years / 24 hours

C. Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

Third-Party

OrsonCraft is 100% free for all creators. To pay for high-speed edge CDN bandwidth and ongoing engineering development, we host advertisements served by Google AdSense and its approved vendor network.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
IDE, ANID Google DoubleClick Used to deliver targeted advertisements relevant to creator interests and measure ad campaign efficacy. 1 year to 24 months
DSID, FLC Google AdSense Limits the number of times an individual sees the same advertisement and monitors click fraud. Up to 90 days

3. How to Manage and Opt Out of Cookies

You have complete authority over how cookies are stored on your device. You can exercise this choice through several methods:

A. Universal Ad Industry Opt-Out Frameworks

You can opt out of interest-based, personalized advertising from hundreds of advertising networks through these standardized portals:

B. Google Specific Opt-Out Controls

To manage Google's personalization of ads across OrsonCraft and other Google partner properties:

C. Browser Settings Controls

Every modern browser enables you to view, block, or delete cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may affect visual theme settings:

4. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy occasionally as web standards evolve or when new third-party integrations are modified. Please check back regularly to stay informed.

5. Questions?

If you have questions about our cookie practices, please contact us at privacy@orsoncraft.com or visit our Contact Page.