Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 5, 2024
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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide a better user experience.
2. How PageSpeed Uses Cookies
PageSpeed Analyzer uses cookies for essential functionality and Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our service. We do not use advertising, retargeting, or social media tracking cookies. Our approach prioritizes your privacy while helping us improve the service.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id | Maintains your analysis session and prevents loss of data | 24 hours |
rate_limit | Enforces fair usage limits (5 analyses per day) | 24 hours |
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website and improve our service.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique users and tracks website usage patterns | 2 years |
_ga_* | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state | 2 years |
_gid | Distinguishes users for analytics tracking | 24 hours |
Google Analytics data is anonymized and helps us understand traffic patterns, popular features, and user engagement to improve our service.
What We DON'T Use
Unlike many websites, PageSpeed does NOT use:
- Advertising Cookies: No ad tracking or retargeting
- Social Media Cookies: No Facebook Pixel, Twitter tracking, etc.
- Third-Party Marketing Cookies: No cross-site tracking for advertising purposes
4. Third-Party Services
While we don't use third-party cookies, our Service does interact with external APIs that may set their own cookies:
- Google PageSpeed Insights API: Used server-side only; Google may log API requests according to their Privacy Policy
- Anthropic Claude API: Used server-side only for AI recommendations; see Anthropic's Privacy Policy
Note: These API calls are made from our servers, not directly from your browser, so they do not set cookies on your device.
5. Managing Cookies
Since we only use essential cookies required for the Service to function, there are no optional cookies to manage or disable.
However, you can control cookies through your browser settings:
Warning: Blocking or deleting essential cookies will prevent PageSpeed from functioning correctly.
6. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, PageSpeed may use HTML5 Local Storage to temporarily cache analysis results for faster page loads. This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
Local Storage can be cleared through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings.
7. Do Not Track (DNT)
We use Google Analytics for understanding website usage patterns. While we respect the "Do Not Track" browser setting in principle, Google Analytics does not automatically honor DNT signals. However, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the methods described in the GDPR & Cookie Consent section above.
8. GDPR & Cookie Consent
Under GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018, websites must obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies. We respect your privacy and only load Google Analytics after you have given your consent through our cookie banner.
You have full control over your cookie preferences:
- Accept or decline: Choose whether to allow analytics cookies when you first visit the site
- Change your mind anytime: Use the "Manage Your Cookie Preferences" section above to update your choice
- Reset preferences: Clear your choices to see the consent banner again
Additional opt-out options:
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Block analytics cookies through your browser settings
- Use privacy-focused browsers or browser extensions
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. If we introduce new types of cookies, we will update this policy and, if required by law, seek your consent.
10. Questions & Contact
If you have questions about our cookie practices, please contact us:
saas.group LLC (operating as PageSpeed by DeployHQ)
Email: support@deployhq.com
Phone: +1-323-238-9740
Summary: Our Cookie Usage
- Essential cookies for functionality (session management, rate limiting)
- Google Analytics for understanding usage patterns and improving our service
- No advertising or retargeting cookies
- No social media tracking cookies
- You can opt out of analytics tracking at any time
- No cross-site tracking for advertising purposes