Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2026-04-26
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how SecureKeyGenerator uses them, and your choices regarding cookies. Please read this policy alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies cannot harm your device and do not contain personally identifiable information.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function | Session cookies, security tokens | ✅ Always on |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors use our site | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) | Optional |
| Advertising | Used to deliver relevant adverts | Google AdSense (DSID, IDE, __gads) | Optional |
| Preferences | Remember your choices and settings | Cookie consent preference | Optional |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use services that set their own cookies:
- Google AdSense / DoubleClick: Advertising cookies used to serve personalised ads based on your interests and browsing history. See Google's advertising policies.
- Google Analytics: Analytics cookies that help us understand how users interact with our website. IP addresses are anonymised.
- Cloudflare: Security and performance cookies (__cf_bm, cf_clearance).
4. Google AdSense & Personalised Advertising
Google uses cookies to serve ads on our site based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalised advertising using the following methods:
- Visit Google Ad Settings
- Visit Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out
- Visit Network Advertising Initiative opt-out
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose which cookie categories to accept or reject.
- Browser settings: You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. Visit your browser's help section for guidance.
- Third-party opt-outs: Use the opt-out links above for specific third-party cookies.
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website and the relevance of advertisements shown.
6. UK GDPR & ePrivacy Compliance
In accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and re-visiting the site to update your preferences.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
8. Contact
Questions? Contact us at privacy@securekeygenerator.org