Privacy & Cookies
Transparency about how bencritt.net manages data and cookies.
Last updated: December 27, 2025
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data that can be recalled by a web server in the domain that placed the cookie. This data often consists of a string of numbers and letters that uniquely identifies your computer, but it can contain other information as well.
For a detailed technical definition, please visit: What are Cookies? - Cloudflare Learning Center
This website uses a minimal set of First-Party cookies required for security and basic analytics. Below is a list of cookies currently in use:
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| csrftoken | Necessary | Security: Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Required for submitting forms. | 1 Year |
| _ga | Analytics | Measurement: Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users. | 2 Years |
| _ga_* (e.g., _ga_64B7LMZXKN) |
Analytics | Session State: Used by Google Analytics to persist session state. | 2 Years |
You can also verify these cookies using your browser's developer tools or the Cookie Audit app.
You have control over your data:
- Browser Settings: You can block or delete cookies through your web browser settings.
- Impact: Blocking the
csrftoken(Necessary) cookie may prevent you from using interactive features of this site, such as forms or tools. Blocking Analytics cookies will not affect your user experience. - User Choice: You are not obligated to use this website. You can use your favorite search engine to look for alternatives to any of the tools on this website. I've also shared the source code for everything on this website, so you can host your own local version if you'd like.
Direct Identifiers: No. This website does not collect your name, email address, or physical address.
Indirect Identifiers: This website uses Google Analytics to understand website traffic. This tool processes online identifiers such as your IP address, device type, and Client IDs. This data is aggregated and used solely to improve site performance and content. This website does not merge this analytical data with any personally identifiable information.
This tool was created by Ben Crittenden, an IT professional with experience in web development, systems administration, and project management.