Cookie Policy

Learn how we use cookies to improve your experience on RegexTester

Last updated: December 19, 2024

Cookie Preferences

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Essential Cookies

Required for basic site functionality. Cannot be disabled.

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings like theme and language preferences.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use our site to improve the experience.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making it easier to visit the site again and making the site more useful to you.

RegexTester uses cookies sparingly and only for essential functionality and to improve your experience. We believe in transparency about what data we collect and how we use it.

How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration

session_idSession managementSession

csrf_tokenSecurity protectionSession

Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features and content.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration

theme_preferenceDark/light mode setting1 year

languageInterface language1 year

regex_flagsDefault flag preferences30 days

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration

_analytics_sessionAnonymous usage tracking24 hours

feature_usageFeature popularity metrics7 days

Third-Party Cookies

RegexTester does not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies. We believe in respecting your privacy and keeping your data secure.

Privacy First

We do not share your data with advertising networks, social media platforms, or other third parties for tracking purposes.

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to cookie management for popular browsers:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies

Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security

Safari: Preferences > Privacy

Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of RegexTester may not work properly:

• Your theme preference won't be remembered
• Default regex flags will reset each session
• Some security features may not function correctly
• Your recent patterns won't be saved locally

Changes to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.