Last updated: May 5, 2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
SVGMaker.io uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide and improve our service. We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
- Session management cookies
- Security cookies to protect against fraud
- Load balancing cookies for website performance
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics and similar services to understand how users interact with our service:
- Track page views and user behavior
- Measure website performance and errors
- Understand user preferences and improve functionality
- Generate anonymous usage statistics
Advertising Cookies
With your consent, we may use advertising cookies to:
- Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests
- Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
- Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
- Understand user behavior for marketing purposes
Social Media Cookies
These cookies enable social media features and sharing:
- Share content on social media platforms
- Connect your social media accounts
- Track social media referrals
Third-Party Cookies
We integrate with third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google Tag Manager (GTM): Manages and deploys marketing tags and tracking codes
- Firebase Analytics: App analytics and user engagement metrics
- Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
- Firebase Authentication: Secure user authentication and session management
- ReCAPTCHA: Spam and abuse prevention
- GeoJS.io: Geolocation detection for region-based consent
Regional Consent Approach
We implement a region-based consent system to comply with different privacy regulations:
- EU/EEA/UK Visitors: We use an opt-in approach. No non-essential cookies are placed until you explicitly consent through our cookie banner.
- Other Regions: We use an opt-out approach. Analytics and advertising cookies are enabled by default, but you can opt-out at any time through the cookie banner or browser settings.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to control cookies:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies with one click
- Manage preferences to choose specific cookie categories (Analytics, Social, Advertising)
- Your preferences are stored locally and respected across your visits
- You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close the browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
- 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
Opt-Out Options
For analytics cookies, you can opt out through:
Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, please note that this may affect your experience:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Website functionality may be limited
- Personalized features may not work properly
- We cannot remember your preferences
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: info@genwave.xyz
Address: 2108 N ST, STE N, Sacramento, CA 95816