1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us understand how you use our website and improve your experience by remembering your preferences and settings.
2. How We Use Cookies
LaTeXConvert.com uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential functionality: Remember your language preferences
- Performance: Understand how visitors interact with our website
- User experience: Maintain your settings across sessions
Note: We currently use minimal cookies and do not track users across websites or sell personal information to third parties.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Essential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Preference | Remembers your selected language (English, Chinese, Spanish, French) | 30 days | No |
| Session Storage | Temporarily stores converted formulas during your session | Session only | Yes |
| Analytics (Optional) | Anonymous usage statistics to improve our service | 90 days | No |
4. Third-Party Cookies
4.1 Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts to improve the visual appearance of our website. Google may set cookies to optimize font loading and delivery.
4.2 MathJax
We use MathJax for rendering mathematical formulas. MathJax may use local storage to cache fonts and improve rendering performance.
4.3 Analytics Services
We may use privacy-focused analytics services that:
- Do not use cookies for tracking
- Anonymize visitor data
- Respect "Do Not Track" preferences
- Comply with privacy regulations
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close the browser
- Set up cookie notifications
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Advanced → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, you may experience:
- Language preferences not being remembered
- Slightly reduced performance
- Need to re-enter preferences each visit
Good news: Our core formula conversion functionality will continue to work even if you disable all cookies!
6. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage to:
- Cache converted formulas temporarily
- Store user interface preferences
- Improve application performance
Local storage data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
7. Do Not Track
We respect "Do Not Track" browser settings. When your browser sends a Do Not Track signal, we:
- Disable optional analytics tracking
- Minimize data collection
- Use only essential cookies
8. Cookie Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie usage
- New technologies or features
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- User feedback and best practices
When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date
- Notify users through our website
- Provide clear information about changes
9. International Users
9.1 GDPR Compliance (EU)
For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements by:
- Using only necessary cookies for core functionality
- Providing clear information about cookie usage
- Respecting your right to withdraw consent
- Minimizing data collection and processing
9.2 CCPA Compliance (California)
For California residents, we respect your privacy rights under CCPA by providing transparent information about our data practices.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or cookie practices, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.
11. Related Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our:
- Privacy Policy - How we handle your personal data
- Terms of Service - Terms and conditions for using our service