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Cookie Policy

Learn how PrintableGrid uses cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience and understand how to manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files (typically 4KB or less) stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They serve as a "memory" for websites, allowing them to remember information about your visit and preferences.

Cookies are widely used across the internet and are generally safe—they cannot execute code or directly access your personal information. However, they can track your browsing activity.

Last Updated: February 17, 2026

There are different types of cookies:

Session Cookies

Automatically deleted when you close your browser. Used for temporary functionality like maintaining your session.

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period (days, months, or years). Used for remembering preferences across multiple visits.

First-Party Cookies

Set by PrintableGrid.com directly. Used for core functionality and analytics related to our service.

Third-Party Cookies

Set by external services we use (like Google Analytics). Used for analytics and service enhancement.

2. Cookies PrintableGrid Uses

Essential Cookies (Always Enabled)

These cookies are necessary for PrintableGrid to function. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_sessionMaintains user sessionSession
csrf_tokenSecurity protection against attacksSession
cookie_consentRemembers your cookie preferences1 year

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use PrintableGrid. You can disable them through the cookie banner, but it limits our ability to improve the service.

Cookie NamePurposeProvider
_gaUnique user identification for analyticsGoogle Analytics
_ga_*Analytics data collectionGoogle Analytics
_gidSession identificationGoogle Analytics

Preference Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your settings and preferences for a better experience on future visits.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
user_preferencesStores your preferred settings1 year
languageRemembers your language choice1 year
themeRemembers light/dark mode preference1 year

3. Why We Use Cookies

Essential Functionality

Without essential cookies, PrintableGrid wouldn't work. We use them for security, session management, and protecting against fraud.

Service Improvement

Analytics cookies help us understand which generators are most popular, where users encounter problems, and how to improve the user experience.

Personalization

Preference cookies remember your settings, language, and theme choice so you don't have to reconfigure them on every visit.

Security

Security cookies protect your session and prevent unauthorized access. They are essential and cannot be disabled.

4. Third-Party Cookies & Services

Google Analytics

PrintableGrid uses Google Analytics to understand visitor usage patterns. Google Analytics sets cookies to track:

  • Pages visited and time on page
  • Device and browser information
  • Geographic location (country/city level)
  • Traffic sources (referrer)

Google does not identify you personally. View Google's Privacy Policy for more details.

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

We use a CDN to serve static assets quickly. The CDN may set analytics cookies but does not identify you personally.

No Social Media Tracking

PrintableGrid does NOT use Facebook Pixel, Twitter tracking, or other social media cookies. We do not share data with social networks for advertising.

5. How to Manage Your Cookies

Cookie Banner

When you first visit PrintableGrid, a cookie banner appears. You can:

  • Accept All: Enable all cookies
  • Reject Optional: Disable analytics and preference cookies (keep essential)
  • Customize: Choose which types of cookies to enable

Your choice is saved in a cookie for 1 year. You can change your preferences anytime.

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies directly through your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Delete cookies
  • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Remove All Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Delete browsing data

Note: Disabling essential cookies may break PrintableGrid functionality.

Browser Extensions

Privacy extensions like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger can block cookies. However, some essential functionality may not work properly.

6. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers and browser extensions offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting they not track your online activity.

PrintableGrid respects DNT signals to the extent practical:

DNT Respected: When DNT is enabled, we automatically disable analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
Essential Cookies: Essential cookies remain active regardless of DNT, as they're required for functionality

Note: Not all third-party services honor DNT signals. We have limited control over external services, but we encourage them to respect your privacy preferences.

7. Cookies & GDPR (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, cookies that track personal data require explicit consent under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

PrintableGrid complies by:

Explicit Consent

We ask for your consent on first visit via the cookie banner rather than assuming consent.

Easy Withdrawal

You can withdraw consent and customize preferences at any time through the cookie manager.

No Tracking Without Consent

Analytics and preference cookies are disabled by default. They only activate if you explicitly consent.

Transparency

This Cookie Policy provides complete transparency about what data is collected and why.

EU residents can also exercise their GDPR rights by visiting our Privacy Policy.

8. California Consumer Privacy (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have rights related to their personal information, including information collected via cookies.

PrintableGrid compliance measures:

Right to Know

You can request what personal information we collect through cookies. Contact us via our contact form.

Right to Delete

You can request deletion of personal information collected via cookies, subject to legal exceptions.

Right to Opt-Out

You can opt-out of analytics cookies through our cookie banner or request opt-out through our contact form.

We do not sell data collected through cookies, so the "Do Not Sell My Information" right does not apply.

9. Cookies & Children

PrintableGrid is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect cookies from children under 13.

If you are under 18, we encourage you to discuss online privacy and cookies with your parents or guardians. Let them know about:

How cookies work
Your privacy rights regarding cookies
How to manage cookies in your browser

If a parent believes we've collected cookies from their child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

PrintableGrid may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, new cookies, technology updates, or legal requirements.

We will notify you of material changes by:

Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Posting a notice on our homepage
Requesting new consent if required by law

Your continued use of PrintableGrid after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or privacy practices, please contact us:

Questions About Cookies?

Use our contact form to reach us with:

  • Questions about how we use cookies
  • Cookie preferences or management issues
  • Privacy concerns
  • Data privacy requests

Include "Cookie Policy" or "Privacy Question" in your message so we can respond promptly. We will respond within 5 business days.

You can also review our full Privacy Policy for comprehensive information about how we handle your data.

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