Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are tiny text files stored on your browser (computer or mobile device) when you visit web pages. They help websites remember information about your visit, authentication status, and language preferences, making your next visit easier and the site far more interactive and personalized.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential & Functional Cookies

Necessary to enable secure log-ins, session management (`NextAuth`), and remember your theme selection (dark mode) or active UI language. The platform cannot function correctly without these cookies.

• Statistical & Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how users interact with our suite, track successful conversion rates (e.g. PDF compression or merge counts), diagnose code bugs, and enhance transition speeds.

• Advertising & Marketing Cookies (AdSense / Adsterra)

Third-party advertising partners place cookies or trackers on your browser to present relevant, target-customized advertising banners based on your visits to our site or other websites across the web.

3. Controlling & Disabling Cookies

You have the full right to decline or clear cookies on your device at any time:

  • You can adjust your browser configurations (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) to block all cookies or notify you before saving them.
  • To opt out of Google's personalized target advertising, visit [Google Ad Settings](https://adssettings.google.com).
  • Note: Disabling certain operational cookies might affect specific critical features like cloud syncing and saving your resume templates.

4. Contact Us

If you have further questions or need clarification regarding our Cookie Policy, please reach out to us:support@smarttoolkit.net

Cookie Policy — SmartToolKit