Cookie Policy
How PhishDestroy uses cookies and similar technologies. We keep it minimal and transparent.
Cookie Notice
PhishDestroy uses minimal cookies for essential functions only. We do not use advertising, marketing, or behavioral profiling cookies. We do not sell your data.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to remember information about your visit. They help websites function properly and remember your preferences between pages and sessions.
Cookies We Use
The following table lists the specific cookies and similar technologies used on phishdestroy.io:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Anonymized visitor statistics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity | Persists an anonymized Clarity user ID | 1 year |
| _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Connects page views into a single session | 1 day |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management & DDoS protection | 30 min |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Challenge verification | Up to 1 year |
| _cfuvid | Cloudflare | Rate limiting & abuse prevention | Session |
Categories
Essential / Security Cookies: Required for basic website functionality, DDoS protection, and abuse prevention (Cloudflare). These cannot be disabled without breaking core site features.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site by collecting anonymized statistics (Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity, loaded via Google Tag Manager). These do not identify individual users.
SEO Analytics: We use Ahrefs for website analytics and SEO monitoring. Ahrefs may set a verification cookie for site ownership validation.
What We Do NOT Use
- Advertising or retargeting cookies
- Social media tracking pixels
- Behavioral profiling or cross-site tracking
- Third-party marketing cookies
- Fingerprinting or supercookies
Managing Your Cookies
You have full control over cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies: May break some site functionality (Cloudflare challenges may fail).
- Block third-party cookies: Will disable Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity while keeping the site functional.
- Delete existing cookies: Clear cookies at any time through your browser's privacy/history settings.
- Browser extensions: Tools like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger can selectively block analytics cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy if we add or remove technologies. For broader privacy information, see our Privacy Policy and GDPR Notice.