What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website saves in your browser. They let the site remember things like your login session or your preferred theme. They are not programs and cannot run code on your device.
Assam Converter uses a mix of browser cookies (sent with every request to the server) and localStorage (stored only in your browser, never sent to our server).
Cookies & storage we use
Here is the complete list — nothing is hidden:
| Name / Key | Type | Category | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | HTTP Cookie | Essential | Keeps you logged in during your visit. Set by PHP automatically. | Session (when browser closes) |
| ac_theme | localStorage | Preference | Remembers your chosen colour theme (light or dark). | Until you clear browser storage |
| ac_cookie_consent | localStorage | Essential | Stores whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies, so we don't ask again. | 1 year |
| ac_video_pos_* | localStorage | Preference | Saves your playback position in media tools so you can resume where you left off. | Until you clear browser storage |
| guest_uses | PHP Session | Essential | Tracks free-tier tool usage for guests so we can offer the right number of free conversions. | Session |
| auto_track | Server log (no cookie) | Analytics | Records tool usage (slug, timestamp, anonymous IP hash) to help us improve popular tools. No personal data is stored. | 30 days (server log rotation) |
| Google OAuth state | PHP Session (temporary) | Essential | CSRF protection token during Google / Facebook sign-in. Deleted immediately after login. | Minutes (login flow only) |
What we do not do
- No ad-tracking — we run no advertising network cookies.
- No cross-site profiling — your browsing on other sites is not tracked here.
- No selling data — we never share, sell or rent your data to third parties.
- No fingerprinting — we do not use canvas, font or browser fingerprinting.
- No Google Analytics / Facebook Pixel — no third-party analytics scripts run on this domain.
Your control
You are always in control of what is stored in your browser:
- Browser settings — every modern browser lets you view, delete or block cookies at any time (Settings → Privacy → Cookies).
- Decline on the banner — choosing "Decline" on our cookie banner disables non-essential analytics storage. Essential session cookies still work so the site functions.
- Clear localStorage — open DevTools (F12) → Application → Local Storage → assamconverter.com → delete individual keys or clear all.
- Delete your account — removes all server-side data associated with your profile. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Blocking essential cookies may prevent login and some tools from working correctly.
Your consent
When you first visit the site, a cookie banner appears at the bottom of the screen. Your options:
- Accept — allows analytics logging (anonymous tool-usage counts). Theme and session cookies are always active regardless.
- Decline — analytics storage is disabled. The site works fully; we simply lose usage counts that help us prioritise improvements.
You can change your choice at any time using the card at the top of this page.
Contact us
If you have any questions about cookies or how we use your data, reach out: