Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how ToolyGenius.com, operated by WHATECH MOBILE CO., LIMITED ("we," "us," or "our"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by the website you are visiting
  • Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by a domain other than the one you are visiting (e.g., analytics or advertising services)

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

3. Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of cookies used on our website:

Essential Cookies:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID ToolyGenius Maintains user session state across page requests Session
woocommerce_cart_hash WooCommerce Stores cart contents for shopping functionality Session
woocommerce_items_in_cart WooCommerce Helps WooCommerce determine when cart contents change Session
wp_woocommerce_session WooCommerce Contains a unique code for each customer to maintain session data 2 days
wordpress_logged_in WordPress Indicates when you're logged in and who you are Session

Analytics Cookies:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated ID 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics Used to persist session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users for analytics purposes 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle request rate to limit data collection 1 minute

Marketing/Advertising Cookies:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_gcl_au Google Ads Used to store and track conversions from Google Ads 90 days
_gac_* Google Ads Contains campaign-related information for Google Ads 90 days
IDE Google DoubleClick Used to measure ad performance and show targeted ads 1 year
NID Google Stores visitor preferences and personalizes ads 6 months
_fbp Facebook Pixel Used by Facebook to deliver advertising products 90 days
fr Facebook Enables ad delivery and measurement on Facebook 90 days

Functional Cookies:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
wp-settings-* WordPress Customizes your view of admin interface and main site 1 year
wordpress_sec WordPress Used to store authentication details Session
cookieconsent_status ToolyGenius Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year

4. Google Ads and Remarketing

We use Google Ads and remarketing services to advertise our products on third-party websites. These services use cookies to:

  • Show you relevant ads based on your previous visits to our website
  • Track conversions and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
  • Limit the number of times you see a particular ad
  • Understand which ads drive traffic to our website

Google may show our ads on search results pages, YouTube, and websites within the Google Display Network based on your browsing history.

How Google Uses Information: Google uses the data collected to provide measurement services and target ads. For more information on how Google uses data, visit: Google's Privacy & Terms

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report website usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These third parties include:

  • Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and reporting
  • Google Ads: For advertising and conversion tracking
  • Facebook Pixel: For advertising and analytics on Facebook platforms
  • Payment Processors: For secure payment processing (PayPal, Stripe, etc.)

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their cookies and data practices.

6. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to manage, control, or delete cookies:

Browser Settings:

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser.

Google Chrome
Manage Cookies
Firefox
Manage Cookies
Microsoft Edge
Manage Cookies
Other Browsers
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Note: If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and your shopping experience may be affected.

7. Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of certain cookie-based tracking and advertising:

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not want to be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals as there is no industry standard for handling DNT requests.

However, you can still manage your cookie preferences using the methods described above in the "How to Manage Cookies" section.

9. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

  • Pixel Tags/Web Beacons: Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track user behavior and measure campaign effectiveness
  • Local Storage: Technology that allows websites to store data locally in your browser, similar to cookies but with larger storage capacity
  • Device Fingerprinting: Collecting information about your device configuration to identify and track devices

These technologies are subject to the same controls and opt-out mechanisms described in this Cookie Policy.

10. Your Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. By clicking "Accept All" or continuing to browse the website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website
  • Using your browser settings to manage cookies
  • Using the opt-out links provided in this policy

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

12. More Information About Cookies

For more general information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

13. Contact Us

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

WHATECH MOBILE CO., LIMITED

Room 505, 5th Floor, Beverley Commercial Centre,
87-105 Chatham Road South,
Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Response Time: Within 48 business hours
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