Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 18, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how DNSLookup.pro uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. This policy supplements our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track usage patterns, and provide personalized experiences.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until expiration or manual deletion
  • First-Party Cookies: Set directly by DNSLookup.pro
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services (e.g., Google Analytics, Cloudflare)

2. Cookie Categories

Category Purpose Required Duration
Essential Enable core functionality, security, session management Yes Session / 1 year
Analytics Understand usage patterns, improve services No 2 years
Functional Remember preferences, settings No 1 year
Marketing Currently not used No N/A

3. Cookies We Use

Essential Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Expiry
XSRF-TOKEN DNSLookup.pro CSRF protection 2 hours
laravel_session DNSLookup.pro Session management 2 hours
__cf_bm Cloudflare Bot management 30 minutes

Analytics Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Expiry
_ga Google Analytics Distinguish users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics Persist session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguish users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttle request rate 1 minute

4. Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns.

  • IP Anonymization: Enabled
  • Data Retention: 26 months
  • Advertising Features: Disabled
  • Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Cloudflare

Cloudflare provides CDN, security, and performance services.

  • Purpose: DDoS protection, bot management, caching
  • Cookies: __cf_bm, __cflb, __cfduid (deprecated)
  • Privacy Policy: Cloudflare Privacy Policy

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

Google Analytics Opt-out

Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:

Download Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on

Code Snippet to Disable Analytics

Add this to your browser console:

// Disable Google Analytics
window['ga-disable-G-9NZ4BZ5M0J'] = true;
localStorage.setItem('ga-disable', 'true');
console.log('Google Analytics disabled');

5.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

We honor Do Not Track browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we will not use analytics cookies.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Important Notice

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

  • Essential Cookies: If disabled, core features (login, security) may not work
  • Analytics Cookies: No impact on functionality, but we cannot improve services based on usage data
  • Functional Cookies: Preferences and settings will not be saved

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions About Cookies?

For questions about our cookie practices, contact us: