Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 14, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how SMSGenerator ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit www.smsgenerator.com (the "Site"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
By using our Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They may also be "first-party cookies" (set by us) or "third-party cookies" (set by other services we use).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a) Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
Examples:
- Session cookie (laravel_session): keeps you logged in and maintains your session.
- CSRF token (XSRF-TOKEN): protects against cross-site request forgery attacks.
- Language preference: remembers your selected language.
b) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make and provide a more personalized experience.
Examples:
- Locale and language settings.
- Country preference for displaying phone numbers.
c) Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Site. This helps us improve our service. The information collected is aggregated and anonymized.
Service used: Google Analytics
Learn more: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
d) Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our Site or other websites.
These third-party advertising cookies may collect information about your browsing behavior to show you more relevant ads.
Service used: Google AdSense
Learn more: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Opt out: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
Network Advertising Initiative opt-out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we use third-party cookies from trusted partners to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These third parties have their own privacy policies which we recommend you read:
- Google (Analytics, AdSense): https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Other third-party services may be listed here as we expand.
We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend you review the relevant third party's privacy policy to understand how they use your data.
4. Your Choices and How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
a) 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. The following links explain how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, some features of the Site may not function correctly.
b) Opt-Out Tools
For advertising cookies specifically, you can opt out through industry tools:
- Your Online Choices (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
- Digital Advertising Alliance (US): https://optout.aboutads.info/
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
c) Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can use the controls above to manage tracking.
5. Cookies We Set
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration
-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------|----------
laravel_session | Session management | Session
XSRF-TOKEN | CSRF protection | Session
locale | Stores selected language | 1 year
_ga, _gid, _gat | Google Analytics tracking | Up to 2 years
__gads, __gpi, IDE | Google AdSense advertising | Up to 13 months
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data:
- Users in the European Union (EU/EEA): rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to consent before non-essential cookies are placed.
- Users in the United Kingdom: rights under the UK GDPR and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
- Users in California, USA: rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to opt out of the "sale" of personal information.
To exercise these rights or make a request, contact us at the email below.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
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