Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 15, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how HowToPrintFromiPhone.com ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies. It works alongside our Privacy Policy and gives you detailed information about each type of cookie we use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over time. We also use local storage, web beacons (or pixels), and similar technologies that work in a similar way to cookies. In this policy, "cookies" refers to all of these technologies.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We group cookies into four categories:
- Strictly necessary — required for the Site to function. Cannot be disabled.
- Preferences — remember your settings (language, theme, consent choices).
- Analytics — help us understand how visitors use the Site.
- Advertising — used to display relevant ads and measure ad performance.
3. Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie / Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads / __gpi (Google AdSense) |
Serves personalized ads based on prior visits | 13 months | Advertising |
| IDE (Google DoubleClick) |
Personalized ad targeting across the web | 13 months | Advertising |
| NID / ANID (Google) |
Remembers ad preferences and user settings | 6–13 months | Advertising |
| _dd_s (Vercel Analytics) |
Privacy-friendly session tracking (no cross-site tracking) | 15 minutes | Analytics |
| Cookie consent (first-party) |
Stores your consent choices for EEA/UK/CH visitors | 12 months | Preferences |
Additional advertising vendors may set cookies when ads are displayed. A full list of vendors and the ability to opt out of each is available at aboutads.info/choices.
4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Safari (iPhone/Mac): Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies / Clear History
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note that disabling all cookies may affect site functionality — for example, your consent choice won't be remembered and you may see the consent banner repeatedly.
5. Opting Out of Personalized Ads
You have several options to opt out of personalized advertising:
- Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com — controls ads across Google services
- Digital Advertising Alliance: aboutads.info/choices — opt out of participating ad networks
- Network Advertising Initiative: networkadvertising.org/choices
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: youronlinechoices.eu (EEA visitors)
- iOS Privacy: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → disable "Allow Tracking"
6. Consent for EEA / UK / Switzerland Visitors
For visitors from the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we display a consent banner the first time you visit. The banner gives you the option to:
- Agree — accept all cookies for the best experience
- Manage — view and customize which categories of cookies you accept
You can withdraw or change consent at any time by clearing your cookies (the banner will reappear) or by using the browser settings described in Section 4.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as we add new features, partners, or as laws change. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the most recent revision.
8. Contact Us
Questions about cookies? Email hello@howtoprintfromiphone.com or use our contact page.