Cookie Policy
Effective Date: October 30, 2026 | Last Updated: November 2, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how NickCraft.xyz ("we", "our", or "us") utilizes cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and browser local storage technologies when you visit our website. We believe in total transparency regarding how technology is used to enhance your experience, maintain utility functionality, and support our free services via advertising partners.
By continuing to browse our website, you consent to our use of cookies and local storage as outlined in this policy and our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small alphanumeric text files stored on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you load web pages. They permit websites to recognize your device, remember preferences, and analyze how visitors interact with content.
Browser LocalStorage is a modern HTML5 web storage mechanism that allows web applications to store key-value data locally inside your browser with no expiration date. Unlike traditional cookies, data stored in LocalStorage is never automatically transmitted to servers with HTTP requests, ensuring maximum client-side privacy.
3. Categories of Cookies and Storage on NickCraft
โ Strictly Necessary & Functional (LocalStorage)
EssentialThese client-side keys are essential for our interactive tools to function. For example, your saved nicknames (nickcraft_favs) and cookie consent acknowledgment (nickcraft_cookie_consent) reside exclusively on your physical device. No server possesses access to this information.
โ Performance & Analytics Cookies
AnalyticsWe use Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*) to understand aggregate metrics such as daily visitor volume, popular gaming tools, average session duration, and device screen resolutions. All IP addresses are anonymized. This aggregated data assists our engineering team in optimizing website performance and fixing rendering issues.
โ Advertising & Targeting Cookies (Google AdSense)
MonetizationTo keep all 420+ tools 100% free with no subscription barriers, we partner with third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other destinations across the web. These cookies prevent repetitive ad fatigue, detect invalid traffic clicks, and may display relevant ads.
4. Google AdSense Partner Disclosures
As required by Google's Publisher Policies, we explicitly disclose:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to NickCraft.xyz or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visits to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can review how Google manages data across partner sites by reading How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
5. How Can You Control or Disable Cookies?
You have the full right to accept, configure, or refuse cookies at any time:
๐ Browser Controls
You can modify your browser settings to decline all cookies or notify you whenever a cookie is set. Guides for major browsers:
๐ก๏ธ Industry Opt-Out Portals
You can opt out of collection and use of information for ad targeting by utilizing global consumer opt-out portals:
6. Questions & Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our advertising partnerships, please reach out to our team at: