Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 8, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site operators.
Session vs. Persistent Cookies
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your state as you navigate between pages during a single visit.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and actions across multiple visits.
First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
- First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting (itadtools.com). They are used for essential site functionality such as authentication and session management.
- Third-party cookies are set by external services integrated into our platform, such as payment processors. These cookies are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy.
2. Cookies We Use
The following table describes the cookies and storage mechanisms used by ITAD Tools:
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
session |
Flask session cookie. Maintains your authenticated session and is required for the platform to function. Configured with Secure, HttpOnly, and SameSite=Lax attributes. | Essential | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
itad_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or essential-only). Used to determine whether analytics scripts should load. | Essential (localStorage) | Persistent (until cleared) |
remember_token |
Keeps you logged in across browser sessions when you select the "Remember me" option at login. | Essential | 24 hours |
3. Third-Party Cookies
In certain circumstances, third-party services integrated into our platform may set their own cookies:
Stripe (Payment Processing)
When you access the checkout process, you may be redirected to Stripe's hosted payment page. Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention, session management, and payment processing. These cookies are only active during the checkout flow. Please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy for details.
Umami Analytics (With Consent Only)
We use Umami, a privacy-focused analytics platform, to understand how visitors interact with our site. Umami is loaded only after you provide consent via the cookie banner. Umami does not use cookies, does not collect personally identifiable information, and does not track users across websites. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymous.
4. How to Manage Cookies
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You can choose "Accept All" to enable analytics or "Essential Only" to limit cookies to those required for site functionality.
Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw your analytics consent at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the site footer. This clears your consent preference and redisplays the cookie banner on reload.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Privacy" or "Security" settings. Common actions include:
- Viewing and deleting individual cookies
- Blocking all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Setting your browser to notify you when a cookie is set
- Clearing all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent certain features of our platform from functioning properly.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and notify registered users via platform notification or email.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
ITAD Tools
Email: admin@itadtools.com
Website: itadtools.com
Address: 25422 Trabuco Rd STE 184, Lake Forest, CA 92630