Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones Index Status Checker uses, and why. We have kept our cookie usage as minimal as possible. We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or any cookies that track you across other websites.

If you have questions after reading this, contact us at support@indexstatuschecker.com or through our Contact page.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work properly, remember your preferences, and in some cases track your behaviour across the web.

Not all cookies are the same. Some are essential for a website to function. Others are used for analytics, advertising, or personalisation. This policy explains exactly which type we use and which we do not.

What Cookies Index Status Checker Uses

We use only two categories of cookies: essential cookies and functional cookies. That is it.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the tool to work. Without them, core functionality like staying logged in to your account would not be possible. You cannot opt out of essential cookies and still use the tool, as they are strictly necessary for the service to operate.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience. They are not strictly necessary but make the tool more convenient to use. You can disable these without losing core functionality.

What Cookies We Do Not Use

We want to be direct about this because it matters.

Index Status Checker does not use:

• Google Analytics or any other analytics platform cookies
• Facebook Pixel or any social media tracking cookies
• Advertising or retargeting cookies of any kind
• Third-party cookies that track you across other websites
• Heatmap or session recording tools like Hotjar or Microsoft Clarity

We made a deliberate decision to keep the tool free of third-party tracking. The URLs you check and the way you use this tool are not data we want to monetise or share.

Cookies and Your Account

If you use Index Status Checker without creating an account, only essential session cookies are set during your visit. These are deleted automatically when you close your browser.

If you create a free account and choose to stay logged in, an authentication cookie is stored on your device for up to 30 days. This cookie contains only a secure token that identifies your session. It does not contain your email address or any personally identifiable information in readable form.

You can log out at any time to clear this cookie immediately.

How to Control Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on your device.

Through your browser

All modern browsers allow you to view, block, and delete cookies. Here are links to cookie settings for the most commonly used browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in to your account and may affect how the tool functions.

Through our cookie banner

When you first visit Index Status Checker, a cookie notice will appear. You can use this to accept or manage functional cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled through this banner as they are required for the tool to work.

Changes to This Policy

If we start using new cookies or change how we use existing ones, we will update this page and the "Last updated" date at the top. We will also update our cookie banner if the changes affect your choices.

We recommend checking this page periodically if you use the tool regularly.

More Information

For information on how we handle your personal data more broadly, read our Privacy Policy.

For questions about our terms of use, read our Terms of Service.

To contact us directly about cookies or data privacy, reach out through our Contact page