COOKIE POLICY FOR ACCESSTOUSERMANUALS.COM
Effective Date: October 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how AccessToUserManuals.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://accesstousermanuals.com/ (the “Site”) or use our browser extension or application (the “Software”).
This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
By continuing to browse or use our Site or Software, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy. If you do not agree, you should adjust your browser settings or discontinue use.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) by a website or application when you visit it.
They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.
Cookies can be:
Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted manually.
Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses.
2. HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Ensure the Site and Software function properly.
Improve user experience and interface performance.
Analyze traffic and usage trends.
Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region).
Deliver relevant sponsored content or advertisements (“Third-Party Content”).
Cookies help us better understand how users interact with AccessToUserManuals.com, allowing us to improve the quality of our search experience and manual database.
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
A. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the Site and Software to function properly.
They enable core features like page navigation, security, and access to basic resources.
Examples include:
Authentication cookies for secure access.
Cookies that store your cookie consent preferences.
Load balancing and server session identifiers.
Without these cookies, the Site may not work correctly.
B. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use the Site, such as which pages are visited most often or when errors occur.
This helps us maintain and improve performance.
We use trusted third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand usage patterns. These providers may use cookies to collect information such as:
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website
Data collected is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
You can learn how Google uses analytics cookies and how to opt out here:
🔗 https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
C. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences (like language or recently viewed items) to personalize your experience.
They may also remember user choices to improve usability.
Disabling functionality cookies may result in reduced personalization and usability.
D. Advertising and Third-Party Cookies
Our Site and Software may include Third-Party Content (such as search ads, sponsored results, or product listings).
Third parties may place their own cookies to:
Measure ad performance.
Deliver more relevant ads based on your activity.
Prevent showing the same ads repeatedly.
We do not control third-party cookies and their usage is governed by the third party’s own privacy policy.
You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting:
🔗 http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices
4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies on our Site come from trusted third-party partners that help us with analytics, performance, and advertising.
These include, but are not limited to:
Google Analytics / Google Ads
Microsoft Clarity / Bing Ads
Facebook / Meta (for social sharing features)
We do not have access to or control over third-party cookies once they are set.
5. MANAGING AND DISABLING COOKIES
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
See what cookies are stored.
Delete cookies individually or all at once.
Block cookies from specific websites.
Prevent all cookies from being saved.
Below are links to manage cookies in common browsers:
Please note that disabling cookies may impact Site functionality and reduce your user experience.
6. LOCAL STORAGE AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
The Software or Site may also use local storage objects (“HTML5 storage”) or other technologies for caching, quick loading, or saving preferences.
These function similarly to cookies but are stored in your browser’s local database.
You can manage HTML5 storage by clearing your browser’s cache and site data.
7. CONSENT
When you visit the Site for the first time, a cookie consent banner appears to inform you that cookies are used and gives you control over which categories you accept or reject.
By clicking “Accept All,” you consent to all cookies described in this Policy.
You can change or withdraw consent at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link on the Site footer.
8. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or business practices.
We will post any updates on this page with an updated Effective Date.
If material changes occur, we may notify you by displaying a notice on the Site.
9. CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us at:
📧 support@accesstousermanuals.com
🌐 https://accesstousermanuals.com/