Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 1, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how nofakemails ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or use our email validation API services. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Your Consent: By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or browser settings.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, your browser stores cookies on your device. These cookies contain information that can be read by our web server when you return to the site. Cookies allow us to recognize your device and remember information about your visit.

2.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies: Set directly by nofakemails and used only by our website. We have full control over these cookies.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (such as analytics providers). These are governed by the privacy policies of those third parties.

3. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be session-based or persistent:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for authentication and maintaining your session while navigating our site.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (as specified in the tables above) or until you manually delete them. Used to remember your preferences across visits.

4. Third-Party Services and Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

Data Collected: Pages viewed, time on site, bounce rate, traffic sources, geographic location (country/region level)
IP Anonymization: Enabled - last octet of IP addresses is removed before storage
Data Retention: 26 months
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

4.2 Stripe (Payment Processing)

If you make a payment, Stripe may set cookies to prevent fraud and facilitate payment processing. We do not have access to or control over these cookies.

Purpose: Fraud prevention, payment processing, PCI compliance
Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy

4.3 Cloudflare (CDN and Security)

Cloudflare provides content delivery and DDoS protection. It may set cookies to distinguish between legitimate users and bots.

Cookie Name: __cflb, __cf_bm
Purpose: Load balancing, bot detection, security
Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to control and manage cookies:

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies (functional, analytics)
Customize your preferences by cookie category

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:

Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies only
Delete cookies after each browsing session
Receive notifications when cookies are set

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

5.3 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, cookie management depends on your browser:

iOS Safari: Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies
Android Chrome: Chrome app > Settings > Site settings > Cookies

5.4 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals, but you can still manage cookies through the methods described above.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, certain features of our website and API may not function properly:

Strictly Necessary Cookies Disabled: You will not be able to log in, access your dashboard, or use the API.
Functional Cookies Disabled: Your preferences will not be saved, and you will need to reset language and timezone settings on each visit.
Analytics Cookies Disabled: No impact on functionality. We will not be able to analyze your usage patterns to improve our services.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting a notice on our website
Sending an email to registered users
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately.