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Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 8, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit. They help the site remember your preferences, keep you safe, and show you relevant content. Some cookies are set by us (first-party), and some are set by other services we use (third-party).

2. How We Use Cookies — Location-Based

We follow a location-based cookie consent method — the same approach used by popular sites like iLovePDF and Smallpdf:

🌍 Outside EU/EEA/UK/Switzerland

We set all cookies automatically because your region does not require consent by law. You see personalized ads. No cookie banner is shown.

🇪🇺 Inside EU/EEA/UK/Switzerland

We show a cookie banner and wait for your choice. Only essential cookies are set before you choose. If you accept, we set all cookies. If you reject, we only set essential and non-personalized ad cookies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These are required for the site to work. You cannot turn them off.

CookiePurposeDurationType
qrendless-cookie-consentStores your cookie consent choice6 monthsFirst-party
qrendless-geo-is-euCaches your region (EU or not) to avoid re-detection24 hoursFirst-party
Local Storage keysTheme choice, QR settings, app modeUntil clearedFirst-party
__cf_bmCloudflare bot protection — keeps the site safe from attacks30 minutesThird-party (Cloudflare)
Service Worker (sw.js)PWA cache — stores static assets for offline use and faster loadingUntil updatedFirst-party

Performance Cookies (Optional)

These help us understand how the site is used so we can improve it. They are off by default for EU visitors until you accept.

CookiePurposeDurationType
_gaGoogle Analytics 4 — distinguishes unique visitors for traffic analytics2 yearsThird-party (Google)
_ga_*Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state and collects engagement metrics (page views, scrolls, downloads, etc.)2 yearsThird-party (Google)

Advertising Cookies (Optional)

These are used by Google AdSense to show ads. They are off by default for EU visitors until you accept. For non-EU visitors, they are set automatically.

CookiePurposeDurationType
__gadsGoogle AdSense — identifies your browser for ad delivery13 monthsThird-party (Google)
__gpiGoogle AdSense — stores ad personalization info13 monthsThird-party (Google)
__eoiGoogle AdSense — cookie opt-in status for EU consent13 monthsThird-party (Google)
IDE, DSIDGoogle DoubleClick — used for ad targeting and measurement1–2 yearsThird-party (Google)
NIDGoogle — stores user preferences for ad serving6 monthsThird-party (Google)
1P_JARGoogle — rolls cookies into monthly buckets for analytics1 monthThird-party (Google)

For a full list of Google ad cookies, see How Google Uses Cookies →.

4. Non-Personalized Ads (NPA)

If you are in the EU/EEA/UK/CH and you reject advertising cookies, we serve non-personalized ads instead. These ads are based on the content of the page you are viewing, not on your browsing history or personal profile. No tracking cookies are used for NPA ads. Learn more about Google NPA →

5. How to Control Cookies

You have several options to control or delete cookies:

  • Our cookie banner: Accept or reject non-essential cookies when you visit from the EU
  • Cookie settings icon: Click the cookie icon in the footer anytime to change your preferences
  • Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings
  • Google Ads Settings: Control your ad personalization
  • Network Advertising Initiative: Opt out of interest-based ads
  • Digital Advertising Alliance: Another opt-out option

Note: Blocking all cookies may affect how some parts of the site work.

6. Consent Withdrawal

Under GDPR, you can withdraw your cookie consent at any time — it should be as easy as giving it. To change your cookie preferences after your initial choice:

  • Click the cookie icon in the page footer
  • Or clear your browser's local storage for this site and reload the page

When you withdraw consent, we will stop setting new advertising cookies and switch to non-personalized ads (NPA) for the rest of your session.

7. Do Not Track

If your browser sends a Do Not Track (DNT) signal, we respect it for our own cookies. However, third-party services like Google AdSense may not recognize DNT signals — you should use their opt-out tools listed above for full control.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will always show the latest date at the top. If we add new cookies, we will ask for your consent again (if you are in the EU).

9. Questions?

Email us at [email protected] or visit our Privacy Policy for more details.

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