Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 13, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners.

2. Cookies We Use

Free Image Optimiser uses only strictly necessary cookies required for the website to function. We do not use any advertising, analytics, or third-party tracking cookies.

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID Strictly necessary Maintains your login session and stores your CSRF security token. This cookie is essential for the site to function. 30 days
fio_cookie_consent Strictly necessary Remembers that you have acknowledged the cookie consent notice so it is not shown again. 365 days

3. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, the Service uses your browser's localStorage to store minor user preferences (e.g., "don't show this confirmation again" settings). This data remains entirely on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

4. Third-Party Cookies

When you sign in via Google OAuth, Google may set its own cookies on its domain during the authentication flow. We have no control over these cookies. Please refer to Google's Cookie Policy for more information.

When you complete a payment, Stripe may set cookies on its domain. Please refer to Stripe's Cookie Policy.

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling the session cookie will prevent you from logging in to the Service.

Common browser cookie management pages:

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy if we introduce new cookies or change how existing cookies are used. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.

7. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via the Support page.