Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
FamilyTreeFreeMaker.com uses cookies for two purposes: website analytics and advertising. We do not use cookies to store any personal data or family tree information — all of that stays on your device.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics purposes | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| NID, DSID | Google AdSense | Used to serve relevant advertisements | 6 months |
| IDE | Google AdSense | Used for targeted advertising | 1 year |
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The links below show how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:
Google Analytics opt-out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google Ads opt-out: You can opt out of personalized Google advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Note: disabling cookies will not affect your ability to use the family tree tool — all tree data is stored locally on your device, not in cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our contact page.