Cookie Policy and Settings
How Parsepad uses cookies and local storage for core functionality and security. No ad tracking. No cross-site profiling.
- Essential firstauthentication, security, and navigation need required cookies
- No ad resaleParsepad does not sell personal data for ad targeting
- Browser controlyou can clear or block storage from browser settings
At a glance
A four-line summary of this policy.
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Essential first
Required cookies
Authentication, security, and navigation need required cookies to work reliably.
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No ad resale
No ad profiles
Parsepad does not use cookies to sell personal data or support cross-site ad targeting.
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Browser control
You are in control
You can clear or block cookies from browser settings at any time.
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Three categories
Simple breakdown
Required, optional preferences, and operational markers. No hidden tracking.
What cookies are used for
Cookies keep sessions, preferences, and security features working. No ad tracking.
Cookies are small browser values that keep basic settings and sessions working. Example: staying signed in, keeping navigation stable, or remembering interface preferences.
Authentication and security cookies keep sign-in and anti-abuse controls reliable. Preference storage can remember interface choices that make repeat visits easier. Operational markers help protect uptime and detect abuse patterns without building ad profiles.
Types of cookies we use
Three categories: required for access, optional for preferences, operational for uptime and abuse protection.
Required cookies support the product. Optional preferences improve repeat visits. Operational markers protect uptime.
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Required
Essential cookies
Required for authentication, security, and core navigation. Blocking these may break sign-in and other critical features.
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Optional
Preference cookies
Optional settings like theme or interface behavior. These improve repeat visits without changing tool output.
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Operational
Operational cookies
Lightweight markers that help us protect uptime and detect abuse patterns. No cross-site tracking.
What we do not do
No ad networks, no behavioral tracking for marketing, no sale of personal data.
Parsepad does not use cookies to sell personal data or support cross-site ad-targeting profiles. No third-party ad networks. No behavioral tracking for marketing.
How to control cookies
Clear or block from browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may break login.
You can clear or block cookies from your browser settings at any time. Just note that disabling essential cookies may break login or other core features.
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Browser settings
Clear or block cookies
Your browser can remove stored values or block future cookies. Essential platform behavior may stop working if required cookies are blocked.
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Parsepad settings
Use in-product controls
Where Parsepad exposes a cookie or preference control, use it to adjust non-essential settings without breaking core access.
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Shared devices
Sign out and clear local data
For shared machines, sign out after use and clear browser data if the device is not under your control.
Common cookie questions
Quick answers on required cookies, ad targeting, and browser-level control.
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Essential
Can I block essential cookies?
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No ads
Does Parsepad sell data for ads?
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Control
How do I clear Parsepad cookies?
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Essential Can I block essential cookies?
Technically yes, but core features like sign-in, security, and stable navigation may stop working until you re-enable them.
No ads Does Parsepad sell data for ads?
No. Parsepad does not use cookies to sell personal data or support cross-site ad-targeting profiles.
Control How do I clear Parsepad cookies?
Use your browser settings to clear site data for this domain. On shared devices, sign out first and then clear the browser storage.
Optional Are preferences synced across devices?
No. Preference cookies are scoped to the browser you used. Switching devices resets optional interface settings unless you reconfigure them.
Updates to this policy
We publish changes here. Check back periodically or contact us with questions.
If our cookie usage changes, we will update this page with the new behavior and rationale. Check back periodically or contact us if you have specific questions.