Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store information. They help sites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and deliver relevant advertisements. Some cookies are essential for the site to work, while others require your consent.
How we use cookies
ChunkScan uses cookies only after you give consent (except for technically necessary cookies). By default, all advertising and analytics cookies are disabled via Google Consent Mode v2. Cookies are only enabled if you click "Accept" in the consent dialog.
Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They do not require your consent under GDPR / TDDDG.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
FCCDCF |
Google Funding Choices | Stores your cookie consent choice | 13 months |
FCNEC |
Google Funding Choices | Consent state signal for Google services | 13 months |
Analytics cookies (require consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with ChunkScan by collecting anonymous usage data. They are only set if you accept cookies.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Advertising cookies (require consent)
These cookies are used by Google AdSense to display advertisements and measure ad performance. They are only set if you accept cookies.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__gads |
Google AdSense | Ad personalization and frequency capping | 13 months |
__gpi |
Google AdSense | Ad targeting across Google publisher sites | 13 months |
NID |
Remembers preferences and ad settings | 6 months |
Browser storage (not cookies)
In addition to cookies, ChunkScan uses your browser's local storage and session storage to remember app preferences. This data never leaves your device and is not sent to any server.
| Key | Storage type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
chunkscan-theme |
localStorage | Remembers your light/dark theme preference | Until cleared |
chunkscan-likes |
localStorage | Stores seeds you have liked (device-only) | Until cleared |
cookie-consent |
localStorage | Legacy consent choice (cleared on migration) | Until cleared |
adblock-banner-dismissed |
sessionStorage | Remembers if you dismissed the adblock support banner | Until tab/session ends |
How to manage cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer. This will reopen the consent dialog where you can accept or reject cookies.
You can also delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that deleting cookies may reset your consent preference, causing the consent dialog to appear again on your next visit.
Common browser cookie settings:
Third-party cookie policies
For more information about how Google uses cookies, visit:
Legal basis
Strictly necessary cookies (consent storage) are set under our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). All other cookies require your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, § 25 TDDDG). You can withdraw consent at any time. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Contact
Questions about our cookie usage? Contact us at info@chunkscan.com.