Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 2026-05-13

This Cookie Policy explains how Toon Tone uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. It complements our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies including localStorage (browser storage) and pixels (1×1 invisible images used to track loads).

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Strictly Necessary (cannot be disabled)

Cookie	Source	Purpose	Duration
`__cf_bm`	Cloudflare	Bot management	30 min
`cf_clearance`	Cloudflare	Security clearance	1 year
`toontone_cookie_consent`	toontone.dev	Stores your cookie preference	6 months

2.2 Analytics (loaded only after consent)

Source	Purpose	Duration
Google Analytics 4	Visitor tracking	2 years
Microsoft Clarity	Session recording, heatmaps	1 year
Ahrefs Web Analytics	SEO traffic metrics	Per Ahrefs default
Plausible (cookieless)	Aggregated traffic	No cookies

2.3 Advertising (loaded only after consent)

These activate once Mediavine Journey or Google AdSense is integrated.

2.4 Game State (localStorage only)

These are stored in your browser's localStorage and never sent to our servers:

toontone_streak_days — Daily Challenge completion history
toontone_score_history — Your past scores
toontone_nickname — Your leaderboard nickname
toontone_difficulty — Your difficulty preference

3. Managing Your Preferences

3.1 Cookie Banner

On your first visit, you will see a Cookie Banner with three options: Accept All, Reject Non-Essential, or Customize.

3.2 Changing Your Mind

Click Cookie Settings in the footer of any page to reopen the banner.

3.3 Do Not Track

We honor the “Do Not Track” browser signal where technically feasible.

4. Third-Party Cookie Policies

5. Children

If you are under 13, please do not use the Service.

6. Contact

Questions: privacy@toontone.dev

This Cookie Policy does not constitute legal advice. For binding interpretation, consult a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction.