Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide diagnostic performance information to website operators.

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary & Functional Storage (Cannot be disabled)

These are essential for the operation of the portal:

• crackmypc_theme: Saves your preference between Dark Mode and Light Mode.
• crackmypc_cookie_consent: Records your consent decision regarding non-essential cookies.
• crackmypc_inquiries: Local client storage allowing you to review your submitted problem tickets and ticket IDs directly in your browser.

B. Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our diagnostic articles:

• Measure how many users successfully copy terminal commands (e.g. sfc /scannow).
• Understand which Windows versions (e.g., Windows 11 24H2 vs Windows 10) require the most diagnostic guidance.

C. Advertising & Google Ads Cookies

We display advertisements served by Google Ads and certified ad exchanges to maintain this portal free of charge:

• Google uses cookies (such as NID, IDE, and DSID) to serve ads based on your previous visits to our website and other websites.
• Google's advertising cookies allow Google and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing interests.

3. Managing & Disabling Cookies

You have full control over cookie settings:

• Browser Settings: You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari). Note that disabling all cookies may impair the theme toggle and interactive ticket tracker.
• Google Ad Personalization: You can turn off personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Industry Opt-Outs: Visit AboutAds or Your Online Choices (for EU residents).

4. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our advertising partners or legal compliance mandates. Check back regularly to stay informed.