🍪 Cookie Policy for AtomicURL
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
AtomicURL (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze website performance, and ensure security. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your actions, improve site performance, and keep your session secure.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on atomicurl.com:
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They cannot be turned off in our systems.
| Cookie Name | Domain | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| XSRF-TOKEN | atomicurl.com | Enhances security by preventing cross-site request forgery (CSRF attacks). | 1 month |
| atomicurl_session | atomicurl.com | Maintains the user’s session state across page requests (Application session cookie). | 1 month |
| rc::a | google.com | Google reCAPTCHA cookie used to distinguish bots from humans; protects against spam. | Never |
| rc::c | google.com | Google reCAPTCHA session cookie used to detect bots. | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site. All analytics data is anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Domain | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| ga* | atomicurl.com | Used by Google Analytics to store and count page views. | 1 year, 1 month, 4 days |
| _ga | atomicurl.com | Used by Google Analytics to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. Tracks site usage anonymously via a random ID. | 1 year, 1 month, 4 days |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are set by third-party advertisers to track browsing behavior and display personalized ads.
| Cookie Name | Domain | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| guest_id | atomicurl.com / Twitter | Used by Twitter to identify visitors, track login status, and collect advertising preferences. | 1 month |
Why Do We Use Cookies?
- Maintain secure user sessions
- Protect against spam and fraud
- Improve website performance and analytics
- Personalize user experience
- Deliver relevant advertisements (via third parties like Twitter)
Managing Cookie Preferences
You can control or delete cookies at any time by:
- Adjusting browser settings
- Blocking specific types of cookies
- Clearing stored cookies
Note: Disabling necessary cookies may cause parts of the website to not function properly.
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services like:
- Google Analytics (analytics)
- Google reCAPTCHA (security)
- Twitter (advertising & login tracking)
These services may store cookies independent of AtomicURL. Their policies apply to their own cookies:
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie usage, please contact us at: