Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2026
This Cookie Policy describes how Fr. Tools and our affiliates (collectively "Fr. Tools", "we", "us", and "our") utilize cookies, browser storage tokens, and related web technologies when you browse our website and directory platforms. It details the nature of these technologies, the operational purposes they serve, and your rights to manage or disable them at any time.
In certain circumstances, cookies or client-side identifiers may collect information that qualifies as Personal Information under applicable data privacy frameworks, particularly when combined with additional account or contact details. For comprehensive insights into our data handling standards, please review our accompanying Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are compact text packets placed on your desktop computer, tablet, or smartphone whenever you visit an internet site. When you return to the platform or navigate across its pages, cookies are retrieved by the originating domain (or a participating third party) to recognize your device and maintain your browsing state.
Websites widely rely on cookies to ensure functional stability, accelerate asset loading, preserve personal display preferences, and provide anonymous performance metrics to web operators.
At Fr. Tools, cookies assist in delivering a seamless user experience—such as remembering your active search filters, keeping your bookmarked tools intact via local storage, and understanding how our directory categories are explored.
What types of cookies do we use?
Cookies deployed across our platform generally fall into two broad classifications:
- First-Party Cookies: Generated and managed directly by Fr. Tools. These cookies are exclusively utilized to identify your browser session, save interface preferences, and guarantee secure site navigation.
- Third-Party Cookies: Originating from external service providers (such as privacy-respecting analytics engines or embedded media partners) to measure traffic or enable third-party interactions.
Additionally, cookies vary by duration. Session cookies persist only while your browser remains open and are automatically cleared upon exit, whereas persistent cookies remain stored on your device across visits until their scheduled expiration or manual deletion.
Why do we use cookies?
We implement first-party and select third-party cookies for distinct technical, functional, and analytical purposes. Certain cookies are mandatory for core system operations ("essential cookies"), while others help us optimize directory discovery and evaluate platform performance. The table below outlines our specific cookie implementations:
| Type of cookie | Who serves them | Purpose | How to refuse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Fr. Tools | Fundamental to granting you access to our digital tools catalog, maintaining network security headers, CSRF tokens, and CDN routing. Because these are strictly necessary for core functionality, they cannot be individually disabled within the site. | You can modify your browser settings to reject or delete all cookies, though certain site features may cease to render properly. |
| Analytics Cookies | Aggregated Analytics | Gather anonymous, non-identifying telemetry about visitor interactions, referring domains, popular tool tags, and aggregate visitor volume to help us improve our catalog. | Can be blocked via browser tracking protection settings or browser-level cookie management. |
| Performance & Preferences | Fr. Tools (Local Storage) | Used to preserve user interface selections, including your favorited tools (freetoolapps_favorites) and display filter states across browsing sessions without requiring an account. | You can clear client-side browser storage and cached application data at any time via your browser developer tools or settings. |
| Social & Outbound Links | External Tool Providers | When you click outbound links to visit external tools or share listings to platforms like X or LinkedIn, those respective external services may set their own third-party cookies on their domains. | Managed via the privacy and cookie preferences of each respective third-party platform. |
Other tracking technologies
Standard cookies are not the sole mechanism for preserving state. Modern web platforms may also utilize web beacons, local storage containers, or temporary session storage.
Unlike traditional tracking cookies that transmit identifiers back across servers on every network call, our use of HTML5 Local Storage stays client-side inside your own browser. We do not embed hidden cross-site surveillance beacons or invasive advertising tracking pixels.
How can you control cookies?
You maintain full authority to decide whether to accept or decline cookies. While essential cookies are necessary for navigating the directory, you can configure your web browser controls to restrict or remove cookies according to your personal preferences.
Because cookie configuration controls vary between browsers, please consult your browser's support documentation for exact instructions:
Modifications
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we implement or to comply with evolving operational, legal, or regulatory obligations. We encourage you to revisit this statement periodically to remain informed about our privacy-first cookie practices.
Contact us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback concerning our Cookie Policy or data storage practices, please reach out to our team at support@freetoolapps.com or message us via our Contact Form.