Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 27, 2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our service.
How Cookies Work
When you visit Smart Photo Cropper, our server sends a cookie to your device. Your browser stores this cookie and sends it back to our server on subsequent visits, allowing us to recognize you and customize your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sidebar_state | Remembers sidebar open/closed state | 7 days |
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Persists session state (Google Analytics 4) | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users (Google Analytics) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate (Google Analytics) | 1 minute |
| _clck | Persists the Clarity user ID and preferences (Microsoft Clarity) | 1 year |
| _clsk | Connects page views into a single session recording (Microsoft Clarity) | 1 day |
| CLID / MUID | Identifies the browser across Microsoft sites for analytics (Microsoft Clarity) | Up to 1 year |
Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme-preference | Remembers dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| google-auth-token | Maintains Google Photos authentication | Session |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Via Our Cookie Banner
You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner when you first visit the site, or by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button if available.
Via Your Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site.
Learn more: Google's Cookie Policy
Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors use our site through aggregated metrics, heatmaps, and session replays. Clarity sets cookies only after you accept analytics cookies. In the editor we mask all uploaded photos, so your images are never captured or sent to Clarity.
Learn more: Microsoft Privacy Statement
Google Photos API
When you connect Google Photos, Google may set cookies for authentication and API access. These are governed by Google's privacy policies.
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@smartphotocropper.com
Website: Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 27, 2025