What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Key Facts About Cookies
- Cookies contain only text information - no programs or viruses
- They cannot access other files on your device
- Each cookie has an expiration date (session or persistent)
- You can control and delete cookies through your browser
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage. Throughout this policy, we use the term "cookies" to refer to all these technologies.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important reasons:
Security
Protect your account and detect suspicious activity
Functionality
Remember your preferences and settings
Analytics
Understand how visitors use our services
Personalization
Provide relevant content and features
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required
Necessary for the website to function properly. Cannot be disabled.
Examples:
- Session management
- Security tokens
- Load balancing
- Form submissions
Duration: Session or up to 24 hours
Analytics Cookies
Optional
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Examples:
- Page views
- User behavior
- Traffic sources
- Bounce rates
Duration: Up to 2 years
Functional Cookies
Optional
Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.
Examples:
- Language preference
- Theme selection
- Recent searches
- Display settings
Duration: Up to 1 year
Marketing Cookies
Optional
Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.
Examples:
- Ad targeting
- Campaign tracking
- Conversion tracking
- Retargeting
Duration: Up to 1 year
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _woowpdf_session | Maintains your session and login state | Session | Essential |
| _woowpdf_csrf | Security token to prevent CSRF attacks | 24 hours | Essential |
| woowpdf_preferences | Stores your language and theme preferences | 1 year | Functional |
| woowpdf_analytics | Tracks usage patterns and performance | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| woowpdf_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Essential |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand how visitors use our website through anonymized data collection.
View Google's Privacy Policy →
Advertising Partners
We may work with advertising networks to display relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising.
Opt Out of Interest-Based Ads →
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Services like Cloudflare help us deliver content faster and more securely.
Note: We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.
How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to control and manage cookies:
Cookie Settings
Use our cookie preference center to customize your choices.
Browser Settings
Configure cookies directly in your browser preferences.
Delete Cookies
Clear existing cookies from your browser at any time.
Important Notice
Blocking or deleting cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly without certain cookies.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
- 1Click the three dots menu → Settings
- 2Click "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data"
- 3Choose your cookie settings
- 4Manage exceptions for specific sites
Mozilla Firefox
- 1Click the menu button → Settings
- 2Select "Privacy & Security" panel
- 3Go to "Cookies and Site Data" section
- 4Choose your preferred settings
Safari
- 1Safari menu → Preferences
- 2Click the "Privacy" tab
- 3Choose "Block all cookies" or customize
- 4View stored cookies with "Manage Website Data"
Microsoft Edge
- 1Click the three dots menu → Settings
- 2Select "Cookies and site permissions"
- 3Click "Cookies and site data"
- 4Choose your blocking level
Additional Resources
- All About Cookies - Comprehensive cookie information
- Your Online Choices - Opt out of behavioral advertising
Your Cookie Choices
You Can Choose To:
- Accept all cookies for the full website experience
- Accept only essential cookies for basic functionality
- Customize your cookie preferences by category
- Block all cookies (may limit functionality)
- Delete existing cookies at any time
- Change your preferences whenever you want
Update Your Preferences
Click the button below to open the cookie preference center and customize your settings.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons.
When We Update:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date
- Significant changes will be notified via banner or email
- Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Support Team
support@woowpdf.com
Online Support
Contact Form
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.