Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 31, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how WordCounterz.com uses them and what options you have to control them. We believe in being transparent about the technologies we use, so here's everything you need to know.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, tablet or phone) when you visit them. They're widely used across the internet and serve a variety of purposes. Some help websites remember your preferences, while others help site owners understand how visitors interact with their pages.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and are used the next time you visit the site. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted as soon as you close your browser.

How We Use Cookies

WordCounterz.com uses cookies for several purposes. We've kept our cookie usage to a reasonable minimum while still being able to operate the site effectively and understand how visitors use it.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. Without them, certain features might not work properly. Essential cookies handle things like:

  • Remembering your tool preferences and settings (like dark mode or default options)
  • Maintaining your session as you move between pages
  • Ensuring the website loads correctly and reliably
  • Storing your cookie consent preferences

These cookies don't collect personal information and are required for the site to function as expected. They're typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your preferences or filling in forms.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us understand things like:

  • How many people visit our website and which pages they view
  • How long visitors spend on different pages
  • Where our visitors come from (search engines, social media, direct visits)
  • Which tools are used most frequently
  • What devices and browsers our visitors use
  • General geographic location of visitors (country or city level)

All of this data is aggregated and anonymous. We can't identify individual users from this data. It simply helps us improve the website by understanding what works and what doesn't.

Google Analytics sets several cookies on your device. Here are the main ones:

  • _ga: Used to distinguish users. This cookie lasts for 2 years.
  • _ga_[ID]: Used to persist session state. This cookie lasts for 2 years.
  • _gid: Used to distinguish users. This cookie lasts for 24 hours.
  • _gat: Used to throttle the request rate. This cookie lasts for 1 minute.

You can learn more about how Google Analytics uses cookies at Google's cookie usage guide.

Advertising Cookies

We may display ads on WordCounterz.com through Google Ads to help cover the costs of running the site and keeping our tools free. Google Ads may set cookies on your device for the following purposes:

  • Displaying ads that are relevant to your interests based on your browsing history
  • Limiting the number of times you see a particular ad
  • Measuring the effectiveness of ad campaigns
  • Understanding how users interact with ads

Common advertising cookies you might encounter include:

  • IDE: Used by Google DoubleClick to serve targeted ads. Expires after 13 months.
  • NID: Used by Google to store user preferences and show personalized ads. Expires after 6 months.
  • DSID: Used to identify a signed-in user for ad targeting. Expires after 2 weeks.
  • 1P_JAR: Used to gather website statistics and track conversion rates. Expires after 1 month.

These cookies are set by Google and are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to the cookies we set directly, third-party services used on our website may also place cookies on your device. The main third parties that may set cookies are:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics
  • Google Ads: For advertising purposes when ads are enabled

We don't have full control over these third-party cookies. The third parties set them and manage them according to their own policies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they handle your data.

How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies. Here's how you can take control:

Cookie Settings on This Site

Use the Cookie Settings link in the footer to change your analytics and advertising cookie choices at any time. Essential cookies stay on because they keep security, sessions and saved preferences working.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find cookie options in the "Privacy" or "Security" section of your browser preferences. Here's how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

You can choose to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies or delete cookies that have already been set. Keep in mind that blocking all cookies may prevent some features of our website from working correctly.

Google Analytics Opt-Out

If you specifically want to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from sending information to Google Analytics.

Ad Personalization Opt-Out

If you'd like to opt out of personalized advertising, you have several options:

What Happens If You Disable Cookies?

If you choose to disable cookies, here's what to expect:

  • The core text tools on our website will still work, since they run in your browser
  • Your preferences and settings may not be saved between visits
  • We won't be able to analyze how you use the website (which helps us improve it)
  • You may still see ads, but they won't be personalized to your interests

Disabling cookies won't break the fundamental experience of using WordCounterz.com, but some convenience features may not function as expected.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please get in touch: