Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Image Tool Hub uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at www.imagetoolhub.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

When you use Image Tool Hub—whether to convert images, compress videos, merge audio files, edit PDFs, or access any of our 100+ free browser-based tools—we may set cookies on your device unless you choose "Essential only" in our cookie consent banner. You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. This policy describes what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

Our cookie practices are designed to be transparent and user-friendly. We provide a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies when you first visit. You can change your preferences at any time. This policy is part of our commitment to privacy and should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide information to website owners, and to enhance user experience. Cookies typically contain a unique identifier (a string of letters and numbers) and may store information such as your preferences, session data, or whether you have accepted certain cookies.

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by our website) or "third-party" (set by external services we use, such as analytics or advertising platforms).

Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. We may use these in conjunction with cookies to provide certain functionality. For simplicity, we refer to all of these as "cookies" in this policy unless otherwise specified. Your browser may also support other storage mechanisms that we do not actively use.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, load balancing, session management, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. Without these cookies, our tools would not work correctly. You cannot disable essential cookies and still use Image Tool Hub normally.

Analytics

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our site—which pages and tools are most popular, how long users stay, and how they navigate. This information is usually aggregated and anonymized. We use this data to fix bugs, improve performance, and prioritize development of new features.

Advertising (Google AdSense and third-party ad networks)

Used to show you relevant ads (e.g. via Google AdSense) and to measure how ads perform. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. You can reject these in the cookie banner—"Essential only" means no ad cookies.

Opt out of personalized advertising: Visit Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.

Functional

Functional cookies remember your preferences and choices—such as language, theme, or tool settings—so the site behaves the way you have configured it.

We may use a combination of these cookie types to deliver the best possible experience. The specific cookies set may vary depending on your choices in our cookie banner and the tools you use. We do not use cookies to track your file content or to identify you personally—cookies are used for technical and analytical purposes as described above.

Third-party cookies (Google AdSense and ad networks)

We use Google AdSense, Google Analytics, and other third-party ad networks. They set their own cookies. We don't control those—check their privacy pages for details.

Google AdSense: Google uses cookies to serve ads on this site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on visits to this site and other sites. See How Google uses data in advertising and Google's partner sites policy.

Consent (EEA, UK, Switzerland): Where required by law, we obtain your consent for non-essential cookies (including advertising cookies) before they are set. You can change your preferences at any time via our cookie banner or browser settings.

Third-party cookies are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of Google and other ad networks if you have concerns about how they use cookies. We do not control third-party cookies and cannot disable them directly—you must use the opt-out links or your browser settings.

Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways. First, use our cookie consent banner when you first visit the site to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

Second, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Instructions vary by browser: Chrome (Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data), Firefox (Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data), Safari (Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data), Edge (Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies). Note that blocking all cookies may prevent our tools from functioning correctly, as some essential cookies are required for the site to work.

Turning off non-essential cookies may limit some features such as analytics or personalized advertising. Essential cookies are required for the site to function and cannot be disabled if you wish to use our tools.

If you use multiple devices or browsers, you will need to set your preferences on each. Clearing your browser data will remove cookies and may reset your preferences—you will see the cookie banner again on your next visit. Some browser extensions can block or manage cookies; we are not responsible for the behavior of third-party extensions.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. As a result, our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.

We may revisit this position if a consensus emerges on how DNT signals should be interpreted. In the meantime, you can control tracking through our cookie banner, browser settings, and the opt-out links provided for advertising cookies. We respect user choice and provide multiple ways to manage your privacy.

Privacy and Data Protection

It's important to note that all image processing on Image Tool Hub happens entirely in your browser using client-side technology. This means:

• Your images are never uploaded to our servers
• All processing occurs locally on your device
• We do not have access to your images or files
• No image data is stored on our servers

Cookies used by our website do not contain personal information or image data. They are used solely for website functionality, analytics, and advertising purposes as described in this policy.

Importantly, cookies do not contain or transmit your actual file content. When you use our image converter, video compressor, or any other tool, the file data stays in your browser memory and is never written to a cookie. Cookies only store small pieces of metadata and preferences—never your images, videos, or documents.

Cookie Duration

Cookie duration varies by type. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies may remain for a set period—typically from a few days to 12 months or longer—depending on the cookie and the service that set it. For example, Google Analytics cookies may persist for up to 2 years; advertising cookies may persist for 13 months or as specified by the ad provider. You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

The duration of each cookie is set by the service that creates it. We cannot modify the duration of third-party cookies. If you want to limit how long cookies persist, consider using your browser's option to clear cookies when you close the browser, or periodically clear cookies manually. Note that clearing cookies may log you out of other sites and reset preferences across the web.

Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of Image Tool Hub after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

We may also update our cookie banner or the list of cookies we use as we add new features or integrate new services. Significant changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

Questions

Questions about cookies? Contact us. For how we handle personal information, see our Privacy Policy. For our terms of service, see our Terms of Use. For frequently asked questions, visit our FAQ page.