Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how imageToUrlKit.com uses cookies, session identifiers, and local browser storage to provide secure authentication, enforce access controls, and preserve your image workflow preferences. We uphold a strict zero-tracking philosophy: no advertising cookies, no data brokers, and no tracking beacons.
What Are Cookies and Browser Storage Technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make web applications work reliably, secure user sessions, and remember user preferences across navigation.
In addition to standard HTTP cookies, modern web applications may utilize HTML5 Web Storage (localStorage and sessionStorage). Unlike cookies, data in Web Storage remains stored within your browser and is not automatically transmitted to the server with every HTTP request. imageToUrlKit.com uses both mechanisms strictly for operational, authentication, and security purposes.
Cookie Categories and Strict Tracking Transparency
We categorize the browser storage mechanisms utilized on imageToUrlKit.com into the following classifications:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These tokens are vital for fundamental platform functionality. They enable you to log in to your account, navigate protected areas, verify password-protected image links, and defend against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). Without these cookies, the services you request cannot be provided.
Functional and Workflow Storage: These local storage keys remember UI preferences (such as canvas zoom, editor grid alignment, and recent tool selections) within your browser session so you do not have to reconfigure them on every interaction.
Zero Advertising or Third-Party Tracking Cookies: imageToUrlKit.com does not use advertising cookies, marketing pixels, social media widgets, or cross-site behavioural trackers. We do not partner with data brokers or ad networks to profile your browsing activity.
Inventory of Active Cookies and Storage Keys
The following table provides a complete, transparent breakdown of the cookies and storage mechanisms used on imageToUrlKit.com:
| Name / Identifier | Provider | Purpose & Technical Function | Lifespan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sb-auth-token | imageToUrlKit.com | Maintains encrypted session state and authentication tokens for signed-in accounts | Up to 7 days (with auto-refresh) | Strictly Necessary |
| image-grant-[id] | imageToUrlKit.com | Cryptographically verified grant issued after entering a correct password for a gated share | Session duration / Policy change | Strictly Necessary |
| __Host-csrf | imageToUrlKit.com | Prevents unauthorized cross-site request forgery attacks on forms and API endpoints | Session duration | Strictly Necessary |
| editor_canvas_state | Browser LocalStorage | Saves layer geometry, undo/redo snapshots, and canvas layout within the local editor | Persistent until cleared | Functional |
How to Manage, Control, and Disable Cookies
Most web browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can configure your browser settings to decline, alert, or delete cookies at any time. Instructions for common browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-party cookies.
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Impact of Disabling Cookies: If you choose to block strictly necessary cookies, you will be unable to sign in to your image library, save customized collection tags, or view password-protected image shares. Public image links and viewing pages will continue to function normally.
For questions about our cookie usage, please review our Privacy Policy or submit an inquiry through our contact page.