1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and improve your overall experience with FancyText.io.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features like:
- Saving your favorite text styles
- Remembering your preferences
- Maintaining your session while using the text generator
- Ensuring the website functions properly across different pages
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These help us:
- Measure website performance and usage patterns
- Identify popular text styles and features
- Improve our service based on user behavior
- Fix technical issues and optimize loading times
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness:
- Google AdSense cookies for displaying targeted ads
- Frequency capping to avoid showing the same ad repeatedly
- Performance measurement for advertising campaigns
- Personalization based on your interests and browsing behavior
3. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Services
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
- Google AdSense: Serves personalized advertisements
- Google Ad Manager: Manages and delivers ad content
Microsoft Clarity
- Session recordings and heatmaps for user experience analysis
- Performance monitoring and issue identification
4. How Long Cookies Stay on Your Device
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
- Favorites Storage: Keeps your saved text styles for future visits
- Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
- Delete existing cookies from your device
- Set preferences for specific websites
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Advertising Preferences
You can opt out of personalized advertising:
- Visit Google Ads Settings
- Use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool
- Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:
- Your favorite text styles won't be saved between visits
- Preferences and settings will reset each time
- We can't provide personalized content recommendations
- Some interactive features may be limited
7. Mobile App and Device Information
When using our service on mobile devices, we may collect:
- Device type and operating system information
- App usage statistics and performance data
- Advertising identifiers for personalized ads
- Location data (only if you grant permission)
8. International Users
For users in the European Union and other regions with specific privacy laws:
- We obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies
- You can withdraw consent at any time
- We provide clear information about cookie purposes
- Data processing is based on legitimate interests where applicable
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us through our contact page. We're committed to addressing your privacy concerns and providing transparency about our data practices.