Cookie Policy – AksharaTool

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored by your browser when you visit websites. They help websites remember preferences, maintain sessions, and serve relevant advertising. AksharaTool uses a combination of browser local storage (for preferences) and third-party cookies (for advertising via Google AdSense).

Cookies We Use

Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
aksharatool-theme	Local Storage	Saves dark/light theme preference	Until browser data cleared
aksharatool-cookies	Local Storage	Records your cookie consent decision	Until browser data cleared
Google AdSense Cookies	Third-party Cookie	Personalised or contextual advertising	Varies (set by Google)

Google AdSense and Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may set cookies on your device to:

Show you ads based on your interests and browsing behaviour
Limit how often you see the same advertisement
Measure ad performance and click-through rates

You can control personalised advertising through Google Ad Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

How to Control Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Check your browser's help section for instructions.
Google opt-out: Visit Google Ad Settings to opt out of personalised ads.
Local storage: Clear AksharaTool's local storage via browser developer tools (F12 → Application → Local Storage → aksharatool.site).

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with a revised date. Contact us if you have questions.