Cookie Policy
Last updated: 30 May 2026
You can update your cookie preferences at any time.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, work more efficiently, and to provide information to site owners. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remaining on your device for a set period).
2. How We Use Cookies
ToolRift uses cookies to operate core functionality, remember your preferences, and — with your consent — to analyse usage and personalise your experience.
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you make such as logging in or setting preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| auth_session | Keeps you signed in | 30 days |
| tr_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 180 days |
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your theme or language) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve performance and content. These cookies are only set after you give consent.
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging. These cookies are only activated after you provide explicit consent, and we implement Google Consent Mode v2 to ensure compliance.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, we process cookie data under the following legal bases:
- Legitimate Interest — Necessary cookies required for site operation.
- Consent — Functional, analytics, and marketing cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services appearing on our pages, such as analytics providers or payment processors. We do not control these cookies. Where third-party cookies are used, we ensure they are only loaded after you have provided the appropriate consent.
5. Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2 which controls the behaviour of Google tags based on your consent. By default, all Google advertising and analytics signals are denied until you explicitly consent. If you decline, Google may still collect anonymous, aggregate data for modelling purposes, but no personally identifiable information is shared.
6. Data Retention
Cookie consent records are retained for a maximum of 3 years for compliance purposes. Individual preference cookies expire as noted in the table above. You may delete your preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings panel.
7. Managing Your Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Cookie Settings panel — Use the button above or the link in our footer to open the preferences modal at any time.
- Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. See your browser's help documentation.
- Opt-out tools — For Google Analytics, visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Note that blocking necessary cookies may prevent core features from working, including authentication.
8. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection law you have the right to:
- Access information about cookies and trackers we use
- Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
- Request deletion of consent records we hold about you
- Lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Where changes are material, we will update the consent version number and show the cookie banner again so you can review and update your preferences. The date at the top of this page shows when the policy was last revised.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us or email [email protected].