Cookie & Data Policy
Ensuring transparency in how we use digital identifiers to enhance your Emerald Green experience.
Effective Date: March 08, 2026
At Sk Multi Tools, we believe in radical transparency. This policy details how we utilize "Cookies," "LocalStorage," and similar browser technologies to ensure our 101+ digital utilities function with high-speed precision and respect for your privacy.
1. Understanding Browser Cookies
Cookies are minute data files stored on your device. They act as a "short-term memory" for your browser, allowing our website to remember your preferred settings—such as Dark Mode or your last-used conversion unit—without requiring you to log in or create an account.
2. How We Categorize Our Technology
We use a limited set of technologies to balance high-performance utility with user privacy. Our usage falls into three professional categories:
| Category | Purpose | Storage Method |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for core tool functionality and UI state. | LocalStorage / Session |
| Analytical | Anonymous traffic data to improve tool accuracy. | 1st-Party Cookies |
| Marketing | Displaying relevant ads to keep tools free. | 3rd-Party Cookies |
3. LocalStorage: The Emerald Standard
What is LocalStorage?
Unlike standard cookies that are sent to our servers with every request, LocalStorage stays strictly on your computer. Sk Multi Tools prioritizes LocalStorage for tool preferences (e.g., your Base64 encoding history or BMI unit selection). This ensures your data remains private and reduces server energy consumption.
4. Specific Cookie Usage
Below is a technical breakdown of the identifiers you may encounter on our platform:
| Identifier | Provider | Functional Description |
|---|---|---|
| _ga / _gid | Google Analytics | Aggregated, anonymous data used to identify which tools are most popular. |
| __gads | Google AdSense | Used to prevent showing you the same advertisement repeatedly. |
| sk_theme | Internal | Persistent record of your preference for Light or Emerald Dark mode. |
5. Managing Your Privacy
You have full control over the data stored on your device. You can manage your preferences through the following methods:
- Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to reject all cookies or notify you when a cookie is being sent.
- Incognito Mode: Using our tools in a "Private" or "Incognito" window ensures that all cookies and LocalStorage data are deleted the moment you close the tab.
- Clear Data: Most browsers allow you to clear "Cookies and Site Data" for Sk Multi Tools specifically without affecting other websites.
6. Compliance & Safety
Our practices are designed to be compliant with the **General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)** and the **California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)**. We do not sell user data to 3rd-party brokers. All identifiers used are strictly to facilitate the free operation of our digital toolkit.
7. Contact Our Privacy Officer
If you have technical questions regarding our use of browser storage or data integrity, please reach out to our team:
Email: privacy@skmultitools.com
Response Time: Within 48 business hours.