1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. They are commonly used to remember preferences, keep you logged in, or track browsing behaviour across sites. Different categories of cookies serve different purposes and are subject to different privacy standards.
2. Do We Use Cookies?
Our core service sets no cookies. DOCX Hub does not use:
- Session cookies
- Persistent tracking cookies
- Authentication cookies
- Advertising or retargeting cookies
- Social-media tracking pixels
- Cross-site tracking of any kind
Because we have no user accounts, no login system, and no e-commerce flow, there is no functional requirement for cookies on our platform.
3. Browser localStorage
We may use your browser's localStorage API (which operates independently of cookies) to save lightweight user interface preferences locally on your device. Examples include:
- Dark/light theme selection
- Last-used toolbar settings (such as zoom level)
- Dismissed banners or tooltips
localStorage data is:
- Stored only on your device without ever being transmitted to our servers
- Scoped to this domain only so other websites cannot read it
- Not used to store any document content, personal data, or identifying information
You can clear localStorage at any time via your browser's developer tools or privacy settings (Application → Storage → Local Storage in Chrome/Edge DevTools).
4. Analytics
We may use a privacy-first, cookie-free analytics service to understand aggregate usage patterns. If we do, the service we use (such as Plausible Analytics or Cloudflare Web Analytics) operates under these principles:
- No cookies are set on your device
- No personal data is collected
- No cross-site or cross-device tracking is performed
- All data is aggregated so individual users cannot be identified
- IP addresses are not stored or logged
These analytics help us understand which tools are most useful so we can prioritise improvements. The data collected does not qualify as "personal data" under GDPR or similar frameworks.
5. Third-Party Content
Our website does not embed third-party widgets, social media buttons, video players, or external comment systems that would place third-party cookies on your device. Outbound links to GitHub, npm, or other external sites may set their own cookies once you click through, subject to their respective policies.
6. Your Choices & Controls
Because we set no cookies, cookie consent banners or opt-out mechanisms are not required for our core service. However, you can control your browser's cookie and storage behaviour using built-in browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy if our practices change, such as introducing a new feature that requires localStorage preferences. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.
8. Contact
If you have questions about cookies or storage, please reach out via our Contact page.