This policy explains how HandyBrowsers uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and services.
Last updated: July 1, 2025
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies help us remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you use our service so we can improve it.
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core functionality like authentication, security, and user preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies and they cannot be disabled.
Examples
auth_token — authentication JWTsession_id — session managementcsrf_token — CSRF protectionThese cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and how visitors move around the site.
Examples
_ga — Google Analytics user ID_gid — 24-hour session identifierpage_view_count — internal analyticsThese cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for.
Examples
theme — light/dark mode settinglang — language preferencedashboard_layout — UI layoutThe HandyBrowsers desktop application uses browser localStorage (not cookies) to store your activation key, subscription limits, and browser profile configurations locally on your device. This data never leaves your device unless explicitly synced.
Examples
activationKey — desktop license keylimits — subscription limits cachehandybrowsers_profiles — browser profilesSome cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies and refer you to their privacy policies:
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.
Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from websites. Visit your browser's help documentation to learn how.
Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on from tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout to prevent Google Analytics tracking.
Our service respects the Do Not Track (DNT) browser signal. When DNT is enabled, we disable non-essential analytics cookies.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@handybrowsers.com.