Cookie Policy
We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and remember preferences. This policy explains exactly what we use and why.
Last updated: March 20, 2026
2. How We Use Cookies
BubbleCraft uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Operation
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function. Without them, core features may not work properly. They cannot be disabled.
Examples:
- Session management
- Security tokens
- Load balancing
2.2 Performance & Analytics
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Site. This helps us improve content, fix errors, and optimize the user experience.
2.3 Preference & Functionality
These cookies remember your choices and settings to provide a more personalized experience.
Examples:
- Your last selected bubble letter style
- Canvas size preference, such as Square, Landscape, or Story
- Export format preference, such as PNG, SVG, or PDF
3. Cookies We Use — Full List
The following table lists all cookies used on BubbleCraft:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics | Used to persist session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Analytics | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| bubblecraft_style | BubbleCraft | Preference | Stores your last selected letter style | Session |
| bubblecraft_canvas | BubbleCraft | Preference | Stores your preferred canvas size | 30 days |
| bubblecraft_export | BubbleCraft | Preference | Stores your preferred export format | 30 days |
| cookie_consent | BubbleCraft | Essential | Records your saved cookie preferences | 1 year |
4. Advertising Cookies
4.1 No Advertising Cookies at This Time
BubbleCraft does not currently participate in Google AdSense or any third-party ad network. We do not intentionally set advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or other ad-tech identifiers on the Site.
If this changes in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and request any legally required consent before enabling advertising technologies.
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use cookies set by trusted third parties. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing each provider's cookie policy directly.
| Third Party | Purpose | Cookie Policy Link |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Traffic and behavior analysis | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Fonts | Typography rendering | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| Vercel | Hosting and performance monitoring | https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy |
Note: BubbleCraft does not currently use Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel, Twitter/X tracking, TikTok Pixel, or other social media retargeting cookies.
6. Your Cookie Choices & Controls
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit BubbleCraft, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. You can:
- Accept All Cookies — enables all available cookie categories
- Essential Only — disables analytics and preference cookies
- Manage Preferences — customize which categories you allow
Your preference is saved in the cookie_consent cookie for 1 year.
6.2 Browser-Level Controls
You can manage cookies directly through your browser settings:
| Browser | Cookie Settings Link |
|---|---|
| Chrome | chrome://settings/cookies |
| Firefox | about:preferences#privacy |
| Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data |
| Edge | edge://settings/privacy |
| Opera | opera://settings/cookies |
Disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of BubbleCraft, including style preference saving and canvas size memory.
6.3 Opt-Out of Analytics
To prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data across all websites, install the official browser add-on:
6.4 Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. BubbleCraft currently does not alter its behavior in response to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for DNT compliance. We will update this policy if a standard is established.
7. Cookie Consent & Legal Basis
7.1 Legal Basis for Cookie Use (GDPR)
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases for cookie use:
| Cookie Category | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Essential | Legitimate Interest / Contractual Necessity |
| Analytics | Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) |
| Preference | Legitimate Interest |
7.2 Withdrawing Consent
You may withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the website footer
- Clearing cookies in your browser settings
- Using the opt-out tools listed in Section 6
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
7.3 Users Outside the EU
Even if you are not located in the EU, we apply the same cookie transparency standards globally as a best practice.
8. Children & Cookies
BubbleCraft does not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
While our tool is used by teachers and educators in classroom settings, children are not required to interact with any cookie-dependent features, such as account login or marketing identifiers, to use the core bubble letter generator.
If you believe a child has inadvertently provided personal data through cookie-tracked interactions, please contact us at contact@aigotowork.work.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in the cookies we use
- New legal or regulatory requirements
- Updates to third-party services we rely on
The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
For significant changes that materially affect your rights, we will display a prominent notice on the Site or reset the cookie consent banner to request your consent again.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
We will respond to your inquiry within 1 to 2 business days.