SnapScan Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and local storage

Last updated: December 8, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies and Local Storage

SnapScan primarily uses browser local storage (similar to cookies) to enhance your experience. We use local storage to:

  • Remember your theme preference (light or dark mode)
  • Save your optimization history for easy access
  • Store your preferred optimization settings
  • Remember your recently used URL history
Important: All data stored in local storage remains on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Maintaining your session
  • Remembering your preferences
  • Ensuring security features work correctly

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Service. This helps us improve the Service and user experience. These cookies collect information in an aggregated and anonymous form.

3.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the Service to remember choices you make (such as your theme preference) to provide a more personalized experience.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These third parties may include:

  • Analytics providers (to help us understand Service usage)
  • Content delivery networks (to deliver content efficiently)

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies that govern their use of cookies.

5. Data Stored Locally

The following information may be stored in your browser's local storage:

Theme Preference

Your choice of light or dark mode

Optimization History

Statistics about files you've optimized (names, sizes, compression ratios)

URL History

URLs you've used in the URL optimizer feature

Preset Settings

Your custom optimization presets and preferences

Note: Your actual files are never stored. They are processed in your browser and immediately discarded after optimization.

6. Managing Cookies and Local Storage

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies from all sites
  • Delete all cookies when closing your browser

6.2 Clearing Local Storage

You can clear local storage data at any time through your browser's developer tools or by clearing your browsing data.

Warning: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on the Service. Some features may not function properly without cookies.

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals due to the lack of industry standards.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Your Privacy Matters

We are committed to transparency about how we use cookies and similar technologies. For more information about how we protect your privacy, please read our Privacy Policy.

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