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Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide analytics, and deliver personalised advertising. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services embedded in the page.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags, which function similarly to cookies. This policy covers all such technologies collectively.
2. How We Use Cookies
3dword uses cookies for four purposes: to keep the site working (essential), to understand usage (analytics), to show relevant ads (advertising), and to remember your preferences (functional). You can manage non-essential categories at any time.
3. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always onThese cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Name | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 3dw_access | 15 minutes | JWT access token — keeps you authenticated |
| 3dw_refresh | 7 days | JWT refresh token — maintains your login session |
| 3dw_user | 7 days | Cached user profile (name, tier, role) |
| cc_consent | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent preference |
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. All data is aggregated and anonymous.
| Name | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | 2 years | Google Analytics — distinguishes users (anonymous ID) |
| _gid | 24 hours | Google Analytics — distinguishes users within a session |
| _gat | 1 minute | Google Analytics — throttles request rate |
| _ga_XXXX | 2 years | Google Analytics 4 — session and engagement data |
Advertising Cookies
OptionalThese cookies are set by Google AdSense to deliver relevant advertisements and track conversions. They may track you across websites.
| Name | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| IDE | 1 year | Google DoubleClick — records ad clicks and measures conversions |
| DSID | 2 weeks | Google AdSense — identifies signed-in Google users for ad targeting |
| AID | 1 year | Google AdSense — links user activity across Google products |
| test_cookie | Session | Google — checks if your browser accepts cookies |
| ANID | 1 year | Google — used for advertising targeting based on interests |
Functional Cookies
OptionalThese cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience.
| Name | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 3dword_project | Persistent | Saved editor project (localStorage — not a cookie) |
| 3dw_editor_theme | Persistent | Editor theme preference (dark/light) |
| 3dw_admin_theme | Persistent | Admin panel theme preference |
4. Google AdSense & Personalised Advertising
We participate in Google AdSense, which uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to show you ads that are relevant to your interests based on your browsing behaviour across websites.
You have several options to control personalised advertising:
- Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
- NAI Opt-Out: networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp
- Digital Advertising Alliance: aboutads.info/choices
- Your AdChoices: Click the AdChoices icon (▶) on any ad to manage preferences
Note: opting out of personalised advertising does not mean you will stop seeing ads — it means the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our site, our cookie consent banner lets you accept or decline optional cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site (the consent banner will reappear)
- Using your browser's built-in cookie controls
6. Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are links to instructions for the most common browsers:
⚠ Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using saved templates.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites not to track your browsing. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals, and we do not currently alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals. We will revisit this position as standards evolve.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please re-visit this page periodically to stay informed. The "Effective" date at the top indicates when this policy was last updated.
9. Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies?
3dword
Email: [email protected]