Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
⚠️ COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL DISCLAIMER
MAXIMUM LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
- NO WARRANTIES: Service provided "AS IS" with NO warranties of any kind
- NO LIABILITY: We are NOT liable for ANY damages, direct or indirect
- USER RESPONSIBILITY: You use this service at YOUR OWN RISK
- NO GUARANTEE: No guarantee of uptime, data safety, or functionality
- THIRD-PARTY CONTENT: Not responsible for user-generated content or ads
- COMPLIANCE: Users responsible for compliance with all applicable laws
- DAMAGES CAP: Maximum liability limited to $0 (zero dollars)
Cookie Summary: HTML Editor Free uses minimal cookies and local storage to provide essential functionality and save your preferences. We prioritize your privacy and give you full control over cookie settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
HTML Editor Free uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential Functionality: To make the editor work properly
- User Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
- Performance: To analyze how the editor is used (anonymously)
- Advertising: To deliver relevant ads and support our free service
- Security: To protect against spam and abuse
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
Can be Disabled? |
| Essential Cookies |
Required for basic editor functionality |
Session/1 year |
No (breaks functionality) |
| Preference Cookies |
Remember your editor settings and theme |
1 year |
Yes (settings reset) |
| Analytics Cookies |
Understand usage patterns (anonymous) |
2 years |
Yes (no impact) |
| Performance Cookies |
Monitor editor performance and errors |
30 days |
Yes (limited error tracking) |
| Advertising Cookies |
Deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance |
Up to 2 years |
Yes (generic ads shown instead) |
4. Detailed Cookie Information
4.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off:
- Session Management: Maintain your editing session
- Security: Prevent cross-site request forgery
- Load Balancing: Ensure optimal performance
4.2 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings:
- Theme Setting: Dark/light mode preference
- Editor Settings: Font size, tab size, features enabled
- Layout Preferences: Sidebar state, panel positions
- Language Settings: Interface language (if applicable)
4.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how you use the editor:
- Usage Statistics: Anonymous usage statistics
- Feature Usage: Which tools are most popular
- Performance Metrics: Loading times and responsiveness
- Error Tracking: Identify and fix bugs
4.4 Advertising Cookies in Detail
4.4.1 Google Advertising Cookies
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Domain |
| _gads |
Google AdSense advertising |
2 years |
.google.com |
| _gac_* |
Google AdSense campaign tracking |
90 days |
Your domain |
| IDE |
DoubleClick advertising ID |
2 years |
.doubleclick.net |
| test_cookie |
Check if cookies are enabled |
15 minutes |
.doubleclick.net |
| DSID |
Google advertising ID for signed-in users |
2 weeks |
.google.com |
4.4.2 Third-Party Advertising Cookies
Other advertising partners may set cookies including:
- Amazon: Associates program tracking
- Facebook: Social media advertising pixels
- Media.net: Contextual advertising network
- Taboola/Outbrain: Content recommendations
- Other Networks: Various advertising partners
5. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, HTML Editor Free uses browser local storage to:
- Save Your Projects: Store your code and files locally
- Auto-save Functionality: Prevent data loss
- Offline Capability: Work without internet connection
- Recent Files: Quick access to recent projects
Important: All your code and projects are stored locally on your device and are never transmitted to our servers.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics (can be disabled)
- Google AdSense: Advertising network cookies
- CDN Services: Content delivery networks for libraries
- Error Monitoring: Third-party error tracking services
7. Cookie Control
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to control cookies:
Browser Settings
- Block all cookies (may break functionality)
- Block third-party cookies only
- Clear cookies on browser close
- View and delete individual cookies
Editor Settings
- Disable analytics cookies in Settings
- Turn off auto-save (affects local storage)
- Reset all preferences
- Clear all local data
7.1 Advertising Cookie Control
Control Advertising Cookies
Opt-Out of Personalized Ads
Editor-Specific Controls
- Disable advertising cookies in Editor Settings
- Use "Essential Cookies Only" mode
- Enable "Do Not Track" respect mode
8. Browser Cookie Settings
8.1 Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Site Settings → Cookies and Site Data
8.2 Mozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection
8.3 Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Website Tracking
8.4 Microsoft Edge
Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Tracking Prevention
9. Cookie Consent
By using HTML Editor Free, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by:
- Adjusting your browser settings
- Clearing your browser data
- Using incognito/private browsing mode
- Disabling specific cookie types in our settings
10. Do Not Track
HTML Editor Free respects "Do Not Track" browser settings. When enabled, we:
- Disable non-essential analytics
- Reduce data collection to minimum necessary
- Honor your privacy preferences
11. Data Retention
- Essential Cookies: Until browser session ends or 1 year maximum
- Preference Cookies: Until you clear them or 1 year
- Analytics Cookies: 24 months maximum
- Advertising Cookies: Up to 2 years
- Local Storage: Until you delete it manually
12. International Compliance
This Cookie Policy complies with:
- GDPR: European Union cookie regulations
- ePrivacy Directive: EU cookie law
- CCPA: California privacy requirements
- PIPEDA: Canadian privacy legislation
- Google Ad Policies: AdSense program policies
- FTC Guidelines: Truth in advertising requirements
- COPPA: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
- IAB Standards: Interactive Advertising Bureau guidelines
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through:
- In-editor notifications
- Website announcements
- Email notifications (if you subscribe)
14. Contact Information
15. Additional Resources
Summary: We use cookies responsibly to enhance your coding experience while respecting your privacy. You have full control over cookie settings and can disable non-essential cookies at any time.
This Cookie Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of HTML Editor Free.