Cookie Policy
This policy explains every cookie we set on noise-remover.com — what it does, how long it lasts, and how to control it. We use as few cookies as the Service requires.
The short version: We use strictly necessary cookies to operate the Service, functional cookies to remember your preferences, and optional analytics cookies to understand how people use the site. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You control all non-essential cookies.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your browser, remember your preferences, and provide a consistent experience across visits.
Cookies are widely used and serve important functions — from keeping you logged into your account to understanding how people navigate a website so it can be improved. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot directly harm your device.
In addition to cookies, we use similar technologies including local storage (for client-side data that does not need to be sent to the server on every request) and session storage (which clears when you close your browser tab).
2. Categories of cookies we use
We categorise cookies according to their purpose and whether they can be declined:
3. Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to function. They cannot be declined without disabling core functionality. We use them to:
- Maintain your login session so you don't need to log in on every page visit
- Remember your cookie consent decision
- Enable security features such as CSRF protection
- Manage server load balancing
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| nr_session | Authentication session token | Session / 30 days (remember me) |
| nr_csrf | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
| nr_consent | Records your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
4. Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalised experience. They are not strictly necessary but significantly improve usability. They can be declined through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of certain features.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| nr_theme | Remembers display preference | 1 year |
| nr_preset_pref | Remembers your last-used preset | 30 days |
| nr_format_pref | Remembers your preferred download format | 30 days |
5. Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website — which pages are most visited, how people navigate through the Service, and where they encounter difficulties. This information helps us improve the Service. These cookies are optional and can be declined without affecting core functionality.
We prioritise privacy-friendly analytics. Where analytics are used, we configure them to anonymise IP addresses, avoid cross-site tracking, and not share data with advertising networks.
| Service | Purpose | Data shared |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy-first analytics | Page views, session duration, feature usage | Anonymised — no personal identifiers |
6. Marketing and advertising cookies — we don't use them
We do not use any marketing, advertising, or cross-site tracking cookies. We do not partner with advertising networks, sell your browsing data, or retarget you with ads on other websites. The only cookies we set are those described in Sections 3, 4, and 5 above.
7. Third-party cookies
Certain third-party services embedded in our website may set their own cookies. These include:
- Stripe (payment processing): When you view payment pages, Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention and session management. These are governed by Stripe's Cookie Policy.
- PayPal (payment processing): Similarly, when you interact with PayPal payment options, PayPal may set cookies. Governed by PayPal's Cookie Policy.
- Google Fonts: We load fonts from Google Fonts CDN. Google may set performance cookies associated with this service. This can be avoided by disabling font loading in your browser.
We have no control over third-party cookies and are not responsible for them. We minimise our use of third-party services to limit the cookies they may introduce.
8. How to manage and control cookies
8.1 Our cookie consent banner
When you first visit noise-remover.com, a cookie banner gives you the choice to accept all cookies or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site (the consent banner will reappear), or by contacting us.
8.2 Browser settings
All modern browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the Service.
8.3 Do Not Track
We respect browser Do Not Track (DNT) signals. When DNT is enabled in your browser, we will not load analytics cookies, even if you have previously accepted them.
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes or in response to changes in applicable law. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date and displaying a new consent banner where required. Your continued use of the Service after the changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at privacy@noise-remover.com or through our contact page.