Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17 December 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
MapTools.uk uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like remembering your theme preference (light/dark mode).
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. These cookies enable Google to provide relevant advertising to you.
Google's advertising cookies include:
| Cookie Provider | Purpose | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Google (various) | Ad personalisation and measurement | Google Ads Policy |
Third-Party Cookies
Our Site loads map tiles from OpenStreetMap servers. These third parties may set their own cookies. We have no control over these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's website for information about their cookies.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:
Opting Out of Personalised Advertising
You can opt out of personalised advertising from Google by visiting:
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save data locally on your device. This includes:
- Theme preference - Your light/dark mode selection
- Tool settings - Some tools save your preferences locally for convenience
- Saved projects - If you save a project, it's stored in your browser only
This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or settings.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@maptools.uk