Cookie Policy
We use minimal cookies — only what's essential for functionality and anonymized analytics. No tracking, no profiling, no selling your data. Ever.
Last updated: August 25, 2026
Our Cookie Commitment
SEOMate uses only 2 essential cookies (theme + consent) and anonymized analytics. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or sell your data to anyone.
What Are Cookies?
A brief, jargon-free explanation of cookies and how they work.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and provide essential functionality. Cookies are not programs and cannot harm your device.
First-Party Cookies
Set by the website you're visiting. We use these for theme preferences and essential functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
Set by external services (like analytics or ad networks). We minimize these and only use anonymized analytics.
Cookie Categories We Use
Three categories — only one is mandatory.
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.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. All data is anonymized and aggregated.
Advertising Cookies
We may display ads from third-party networks. These networks may use cookies to serve relevant ads. We do not control third-party cookie practices.
Complete Cookie List
Every cookie and local storage item we use, fully transparent.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Essential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Local Storage | Stores your dark/light mode preference | Persistent | Yes |
| cookie_consent | Local Storage | Remembers your cookie consent choice | 180 days | Yes |
| __cf_bm | HTTP Cookie | Cloudflare bot management and DDoS protection | 30 minutes | Yes |
| _ga | HTTP Cookie | Google Analytics visitor tracking (anonymized) | 2 years | No |
| _gid | HTTP Cookie | Google Analytics session distinction (anonymized) | 24 hours | No |
How to Control Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Google Chrome
Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies > See all site data and permissions
Mozilla Firefox
Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Manage Data
Safari
Safari > Settings > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data
Your Cookie Rights
Under GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.
Right to Know
You have the right to know what cookies are set and what data they collect. We list all cookies in the table above.
Right to Consent
You have the right to give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.
Right to Delete
You can delete all cookies stored by SEOMate through your browser settings at any time.
Right to Opt Out
You can opt out of analytics tracking by enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser or using our consent tool.
Cookie Questions
Common questions about how SEOMate uses cookies.
Does SEOMate use tracking cookies?
No. We do not use tracking cookies that follow you across the web. Our analytics are anonymized and aggregated — we do not track individual users.
What happens if I disable all cookies?
Essential cookies like theme preference are stored in localStorage, not HTTP cookies. If you clear all storage, you will lose your dark mode preference but all tools will continue to work normally.
Do you sell my data to third parties?
Never. We do not sell, rent, or share your data with any third party. Your data stays in your browser.
How often is this policy updated?
We review this policy quarterly and update it whenever we add or remove cookies. The last updated date is shown at the top of this page.
Are the tools affected by cookie settings?
No. All SEO tools on SEOMate run entirely client-side and do not depend on cookies to function. You can disable all cookies and still use every tool.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about our cookie policy or how we handle your data, we're here to help.
Last updated: August 25, 2026