Learn about the cookies we use to improve your experience
Last Updated: August 15, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. At FileMixr, we use cookies responsibly to provide you with the best possible service.
1. Types of Cookies We Use
FileMixr uses different types of cookies to enhance your experience and ensure our website functions properly:
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality and security
Session Duration
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website
Up to 2 Years
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and choices
Up to 1 Year
Performance Cookies
Monitor website performance and optimize loading
Up to 1 Year
2. Detailed Cookie Information
Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used on FileMixr and their specific purposes:
Cookie Name
Purpose
Type
Duration
filemixr_cookie_consent
Maintains your session during file conversions
Essential
Session
laravel_session
Maintains your session during application conversions
Essential
Session
XSRF-TOKEN
Security protection against cross-site request forgery
Essential
Session
csrf_token
Security protection against cross-site request forgery
Essential
Session
user_preferences
Remembers your DPI settings and conversion preferences
Preference
30 days
_ga
Google Analytics - distinguishes users
Analytics
2 years
_gid
Google Analytics - distinguishes users (short term)
Analytics
24 hours
performance_metrics
Tracks website loading times and performance
Performance
7 days
3. How We Use Cookies
3.1 Essential Functionality
Essential cookies are necessary for FileMixr to function properly. They enable core features such as:
Maintaining your file conversion session
Protecting against security threats
Ensuring proper form submissions
Managing file upload processes
3.2 Website Analytics
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:
Which pages are most popular
How long visitors spend on our site
Which conversion tools are used most frequently
Identifying areas for improvement
3.3 User Experience Enhancement
Preference cookies help us provide a personalized experience by:
Remembering your preferred DPI settings
Saving your language preferences
Maintaining your theme choices
Reducing the need to re-enter information
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Mozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy → Cookies
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Privacy → Cookies
4.2 Cookie Categories You Can Control
Important Note
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website functionality. However, you can control analytics, preference, and performance cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
4.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable certain cookies, please note that:
Analytics cookies: We won't be able to track usage patterns to improve our service
Preference cookies: You'll need to re-enter your settings each time you visit
Performance cookies: We may not be able to optimize loading times effectively
5. Third-Party Cookies
5.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:
We use CDNs to deliver website resources efficiently. These services may set their own cookies for performance optimization, but they do not collect personal information.
6. Cookie Consent and Your Rights
6.1 Consent Management
When you first visit FileMixr, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
Accept all cookies
Accept only essential cookies
Customize your cookie preferences
Learn more about each cookie type
6.2 Updating Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
Adjusting your browser's cookie settings
Contacting us directly with your preferences
7. Data Security and Cookie Protection
7.1 Secure Cookie Practices
We implement security best practices for our cookies:
Cookies are transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
Sensitive cookies are marked as HttpOnly to prevent JavaScript access
Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser
We regularly review and update our cookie practices
7.2 No Personal Information in Cookies
Our cookies do not store personal information such as:
Names, email addresses, or contact information
File contents or uploaded documents
Payment or financial information
Passwords or login credentials
8. Cookie Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will:
Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Notify you through our website banner or email (if you've provided contact information)
Request renewed consent for any new cookie types
Provide clear information about what has changed
9. International Considerations
9.1 GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements by:
Obtaining explicit consent for non-essential cookies
Providing clear information about cookie purposes
Allowing you to withdraw consent at any time
Maintaining records of your consent choices
9.2 Other Regional Laws
We also comply with cookie laws in other jurisdictions, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar regulations worldwide.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or need help managing your preferences, please contact us.