Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy for dir-tree

Last updated: May 24, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how dir-tree uses cookies and similar browser storage, and how you can manage your choices.

Plain-language summary

dir-tree uses essential browser storage and Google Analytics measurement cookies. Cookies do not let dir-tree read your files or upload actual file contents. You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings.

dir-tree uses essential browser storage to keep the website and workspace usable.

Google Analytics is used for aggregate website measurement.

Cookies do not let dir-tree read local files, upload file contents, or access directory tree data in the workspace.

Always active

Essential Cookies

These cookies and similar storage are needed for the website and browser workspace to work correctly. They are not used for advertising.

Basic site and workspace functionality
Security and reliability checks
Required browser state for the interface
Session-based storage or until you clear site data

Preferences

Functionality Storage

This browser storage remembers interface choices so dir-tree feels consistent when you return.

Theme preference such as light or dark mode
Locale preference when you choose a language
Reader, display, export, and annotation settings
Stored until you change settings or clear browser storage

Optional measurement

Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics may set cookies or similar identifiers to measure aggregate website usage and help improve the site.

Pages visited and approximate engagement
Traffic source and basic device/browser information
Aggregated reports that do not include directory tree contents
dir-tree does not use analytics cookies for ad targeting
Retention is controlled by Google Analytics settings and may vary by cookie

Section 01

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. Similar technologies, such as localStorage, can remember preferences or support site functionality.

Cookies do not give dir-tree access to your local files, folders, or source code.
Browser storage used by the directory tree workspace is separate from actual file contents.

Section 02

Types of Cookies We Use

dir-tree uses essential cookies or storage, functionality storage, and Google Analytics measurement cookies. The category cards above summarize each type.

Essential cookies and storage keep the website usable.
Functionality storage remembers preferences such as theme, language, and workspace settings.
Analytics cookies help measure aggregate website usage.
Essential and functionality storage may last until you clear site data; Google Analytics cookie duration is controlled by Google and may vary.

Section 03

How Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies and similar storage to keep dir-tree usable, remember interface preferences, and understand aggregate website performance.

Remember settings such as theme, language, and workspace preferences.
Measure page visits, traffic sources, approximate engagement, and basic device/browser information.
Improve product pages, documentation, performance, and conversion paths.

Section 04

Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services, such as Google Analytics, may set their own cookies or similar identifiers to provide measurement services.

Google Analytics may process aggregate website measurement data under Google's own terms and policies.
Analytics does not receive actual file contents or local directory files from the directory tree workspace.
Repository and ZIP URL requests are browser-initiated network requests, not cookie-based tracking; they are explained in the Privacy Policy.

Section 05

Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block cookies, delete stored data, or clear site data for a specific website.

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
Safari: Settings > Privacy.
Blocking analytics cookies may reduce the accuracy of aggregate usage reports.
Deleting local browser storage may reset theme, language, and workspace preferences.
Some browser restrictions may affect features that rely on browser storage or file APIs.

Section 06

Your Cookie Choices

You can use dir-tree without an account. Essential cookies and storage support basic site functionality, while analytics cookies can usually be limited or blocked through your browser settings.

dir-tree does not use cookies for account sessions, paid subscriptions, remarketing, or ad targeting.
Changing cookie settings may affect preference storage or aggregate analytics measurement.

Section 07

Policy Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy as dir-tree changes, including if new analytics, account, payment, consent, or storage features are introduced.

The updated date on this page shows when the current version took effect.
Material changes may also be reflected in the Privacy Policy.

Section 08

Policy Acceptance

By continuing to access or use dir-tree, you acknowledge this Cookie Policy and the use of cookies and similar storage described here.

dir-tree currently uses essential storage and Google Analytics measurement cookies.
If you do not agree with this policy, you should stop using the website.
You can adjust cookie and site-data settings through your browser controls.
If a cookie consent mechanism is introduced, this policy will be updated to explain how it works.

Section 09

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how dir-tree uses cookies and browser storage, contact us at [email protected].

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