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Cookie Policy

We use a minimal set of cookies. Here's exactly what they are, why we use them, and how to control them.

Last updated: April 8, 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 site owners.

Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. When we refer to “cookies” in this policy, we mean all such technologies unless stated otherwise.

Cookies We Use

ToolHive uses a minimal set of cookies. We do not use advertising cookies or cross-site tracking. The cookies we use fall into three categories:

Strictly necessary — essential for the site to function
Analytics — anonymised usage metrics (opt-out available)
Preference — remember your settings (theme, language)

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to operate and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or setting your cookie preferences.

Name	Purpose	Duration
th_session	Authenticates your logged-in session	Session
th_csrf	Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks	Session
th_cookie_pref	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year

Analytics Cookies

We use self-hosted analytics to understand how visitors use ToolHive. All data is anonymised — no IP addresses are stored and no data is shared with third parties.

Name	Purpose	Duration
th_analytics	Anonymous page-view and feature-usage tracking	13 months
th_session_id	Groups page views into a single anonymous visit	30 minutes

You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time via the cookie banner or in Dashboard → Settings.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience. Disabling them may mean certain preferences are not saved between visits.

Name	Purpose	Duration
th_theme	Remembers your dark/light mode preference	1 year
th_lang	Remembers your preferred language	1 year
th_sidebar	Remembers dashboard sidebar collapsed state	6 months

Managing Your Cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

Cookie banner — shown on first visit; change preferences any time via the footer link
Browser settings — most browsers let you block or delete cookies
Dashboard Settings — logged-in users can toggle analytics from the Privacy section

Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in and using account features. It does not affect tool usage for guests.

Browser-specific instructions: Chrome · Firefox · Safari

Third-Party Cookies

ToolHive does not embed third-party advertising networks, social media widgets, or tracking pixels that place cookies on your device without your knowledge.

If you follow external links from our website, those third-party sites may set their own cookies. We have no control over this and recommend reviewing their respective cookie policies.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by updating the “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, showing you a new consent notice.

Contact

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at:

Email: privacy@toolhive.app
Postal: ToolHive Inc., 123 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

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