Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 27, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
1. How FilesSwap Uses Cookies
FilesSwap uses cookies for the following purposes:
1.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
1.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. These cookies help us improve user experience by collecting anonymous information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
1.3 Advertising Cookies (Optional)
We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements. These cookies help show you relevant ads and prevent showing the same ad too many times.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense advertising | 3 months |
| IDE | Advertising targeting | 1 year |
1.4 Preference Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a personalized experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remembers theme (light/dark mode) | 1 year |
| language | Remembers language preference | 1 year |
2. Third-Party Cookies
When you use FilesSwap, third-party services may also set cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- Google AdSense: For advertising (if applicable)
These third parties have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them:
3. Managing Cookies
3.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete all cookies or specific ones
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
3.2 Opt-Out Options
You can opt-out of specific tracking:
⚠️ Important Note
Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly without cookies.
4. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want to be tracked. We respect DNT signals and will not track users who have enabled this feature.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top shows when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@filesswap.com
Website: filesswap.com/contact
🍪 Cookie Consent
By continuing to use FilesSwap, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings.