Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2026-05-24
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies text-fast.com uses, and how you can control them. For a broader overview of our data practices, see our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners. Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by other services are called "third-party cookies".
We also use localStorage — browser storage that works similarly to cookies but is never sent to a server. We use it solely to remember your cookie consent preference.
2. Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
These are required for the site to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | text-fast.com | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted/declined) so the banner is not shown on every visit | localStorage | Until browser data is cleared |
Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use the site. They are only set if you click Accept on the cookie consent banner.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | Cookie | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores and counts pageviews for a specific GA4 property | Cookie | 2 years |
Advertising Cookies
These are set by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. They are only active if you click Accept on the cookie consent banner. Learn more about how Google uses this data at policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used to show Google ads that are relevant to the user based on recent web activity | Cookie | 13 months |
| test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Checks whether the user's browser supports cookies | Cookie | 15 minutes |
| ANID, NID | Used to store user preferences and serve personalised ads on Google services | Cookie | 13 months |
3. Your Consent
On your first visit to text-fast.com, a cookie consent banner is shown at the bottom of the page. You can click Accept to allow all cookies, or Decline to allow only strictly necessary storage. Your choice is stored in localStorage under the key cookie_consent.
Analytics and advertising cookies are only loaded after you click Accept. Strictly necessary localStorage entries are set regardless of consent because they are required for the consent mechanism itself to function.
4. How to Control Cookies
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time using the following methods:
- Reset consent banner — open your browser's developer tools, go to Application > Local Storage, delete the
cookie_consentkey for text-fast.com, then reload the page. The banner will re-appear. - Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Google opt-out — visit Google Ads Settings or install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
- Industry opt-outs — visit Your Online Choices (EU) or AboutAds.info.
Please note that declining non-essential cookies may result in less relevant advertising, but all tools will continue to work normally.
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Our site does not currently alter its behaviour in response to DNT signals, as there is no universal standard for how websites should respond. Third-party services such as Google have their own DNT policies.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
7. Contact
For any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at: [email protected]