COOKIE POLICY

Effective date: August 2025 Last updated: August 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Maks C (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on file.browsenchat.com (“Website”). It forms part of our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to browse or use our Website you agree that we can store and access cookies as described below, unless you have disabled them.


1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They allow the site to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. Cookies can be “first-party” (set by this Website) or “third-party” (set by external services). “Similar technologies” include local storage, pixels, SDKs, and server-side tagging that achieve comparable purposes.


2. Why do we use cookies?

PurposeDetails (legal basis*)
Strictly NecessaryOperate core features (page navigation, security, load balancing). (Contract / Legitimate interest)
Preferences / FunctionalityRemember choices such as language and CMP consent. (Consent / Legitimate interest)
AnalyticsMeasure traffic, diagnose errors, understand how users interact (Google Analytics 4 in Consent Mode). (Consent)
AdvertisingShow Google AdSense ads and limit repeat exposure. If you give consent, ads may be personalised. (Consent)
Payment & Fraud PreventionSupport check-out via Stripe, detect fraudulent activity. (Contract / Legitimate interest)

3. Cookies we set

Below is a representative list. Exact names may change when Google, Stripe or other partners update their services.

CategoryCookieProviderExample valueExpiry
Strictly Necessary'__Host-nextjs-csrf-token', 'fc_consent'First-partyrandom UUIDSession / 1 yr
Preferences'theme', 'i18n_redirected'First-party'dark'12 months
Analytics'_ga', 'ga'Google Analytics'GA1.1.123456789.123456789'2 yrs
Analytics'_gid'Google Analytics'GA1.2.987654321.987654321'24 h
Advertising'_gads', 'gac*'Google AdSensehashed ID13 mths
Advertising'IDE', 'test_cookie'DoubleClickrandom15 min – 13 mths
Stripe / Payment'_stripe_mid', '_stripe_sid'StripeUUID1 yr / 30 min
CMP'euconsent-v2', 'fc_consentUUID'Google CMPTCF string13 mths

A full, automatically updated list is available inside the Cookie settings.


4. Managing cookies

Via CMP banner

EU/UK/CH visitors see a consent banner on first visit. Click Cookie settings to review or withdraw consent at any time.

Browser controls

Most browsers let you delete or block cookies:

Blocking Strictly Necessary cookies may break site functionality.

Google advertising opt-outs

Global Privacy Control / Do-Not-Sell (California)

We honour the GPC signal and the “Do Not Sell/Share My Info” link in our footer. If activated, we set AdSense to non-personalised ads ('npa=1') and disable tracking cookies.


5. Third-party cookies

When you interact with embedded content or social-login buttons (Google, X/Twitter, Facebook), those platforms may place additional cookies over which we have no direct control. Review their own policies for details.


6. Updates

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation or our practices. Substantial changes will be announced via banner or email. The “Last updated” date shows the latest revision.


7. Contact us

Email: contact.dev433@gmail.com Postal mail: North Highlands, CA 95660, United States