Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 26, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how how2coupon ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our service.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Security and fraud prevention
- Remembering your login status
- Maintaining your preferences
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Service to work.
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:
- Remembering your preferences (language, theme, etc.)
- Storing your favorite coupons
- Maintaining your alert settings
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Tracking page views and user interactions
- Understanding which features are most popular
- Identifying technical issues
- Improving website performance and user experience
We may use Google Analytics or similar services for this purpose. These services use cookies to collect information about your use of our Service.
2.4 Advertising Cookies (Free Tier Only)
If you are on the Free plan, we use advertising cookies to display relevant ads through Google AdSense:
- Displaying personalized advertisements
- Measuring ad performance
- Preventing fraud and abuse
- Limiting the number of times you see an ad
Note: Pro and Ultimate users do not see ads, and advertising cookies are not used for paid accounts.
Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session ID | Authentication and session management | Session | Essential |
| Firebase Auth | User authentication | Persistent | Essential |
| Preferences | User preferences and settings | 1 year | Functional |
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | 2 years / 24 hours | Analytics |
| AdSense cookies | Advertising (Free tier only) | Varies | Advertising |
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver advertisements. These include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Google AdSense: For displaying ads to free tier users
- Firebase: For authentication and backend services
- Payment Processors: For processing subscription payments
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies.
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
However, please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our Service. Essential cookies are required for the Service to function properly.
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
5.3 Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Google AdSense: Google Ad Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@how2coupon.com
- Website: how2coupon.com