Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how GIFLance uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. We are committed to transparency about our use of cookies and respect your privacy choices.
Since GIFLance processes all files locally in your browser and doesn't require server-side processing, we use minimal cookies - only what's necessary for basic functionality and user preferences.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This helps improve your browsing experience by remembering your settings and preferences.
How We Use Cookies
GIFLance uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Language Preferences: To remember your preferred language setting so you don't have to select it every time you visit
- Theme Settings: To remember whether you prefer light or dark mode for a better viewing experience
- Essential Functionality: To ensure the website functions properly and remembers your preferences during your session
- Anonymous Usage Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website (pages visited, features used) in an aggregated, anonymous way to improve our service
We do NOT use cookies for advertising, tracking your behavior across other websites, or collecting personally identifiable information. All cookie usage is limited to improving your experience on GIFLance.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
- Session management cookies
- Security cookies
- Load balancing cookies
Can these be disabled? No. These cookies are essential for the website to function, and disabling them may prevent certain features from working.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a personalized experience. They include language preferences, theme settings (light/dark mode), and other display preferences.
- Language preference cookies
- Theme/display preference cookies
- UI customization cookies
Can these be disabled? Yes, but disabling them means you'll need to reset your preferences each time you visit the website.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information. This includes which pages are visited, which features are used most, and general usage patterns.
- Page view tracking (anonymous)
- Feature usage statistics (anonymous)
- Error tracking (anonymous)
Can these be disabled? Yes. Disabling analytics cookies won't affect website functionality, but it helps us improve the service if you keep them enabled.
Important: All analytics data is anonymous and aggregated. We cannot identify individual users from this data.
Third-Party Cookies
GIFLance may use trusted third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: We may use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): We use CDNs to deliver content faster. These services may set cookies for performance optimization.
We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies, or any cookies that track you across other websites. Our focus is on providing a privacy-respecting service.
Managing Cookies
You have control over cookies. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View Cookies: See what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete Cookies: Remove cookies that have already been set
- Block Cookies: Prevent websites from setting cookies in the future
- Block Third-Party Cookies: Allow first-party cookies but block third-party cookies
- Delete Cookies on Exit: Automatically delete cookies when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
Important Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of GIFLance. Essential cookies are required for the website to work properly. If you disable preference cookies, you'll need to reset your language and theme preferences each time you visit.
Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, GIFLance may use browser local storage and session storage to:
- Store your preferences (language, theme) locally on your device
- Temporarily store file processing data during your session (cleared when you close the browser)
- Remember UI state and settings
Unlike cookies, local storage data is not sent to servers automatically. It's stored entirely on your device and can be cleared through your browser settings. Since GIFLance processes files locally, we use local storage to improve performance and user experience.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email:
ljxyaly@gmail.comWe aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 24-48 hours during business days.