Cookie Policy
What cookies the site sets, why they exist, and how to refuse them.
Last reviewed on October 4, 2026
In short: The text-to-speech converter itself does not need cookies — it runs locally in your browser. The website uses Google Analytics for traffic measurement, and Google Analytics sets cookies. There is no advertising on the site. You can refuse or remove them at any time using the controls described below.
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores in your browser. Some cookies are erased when you close the browser ("session cookies"); others stay on the device for a defined period ("persistent cookies"). Similar technologies — local storage, IndexedDB, pixel tags — are used for comparable purposes, and "cookies" in this policy refers to all of them collectively.
2. Categories of cookies used on this site
2.1 Strictly necessary
Required for the website to load and run. These do not require consent under most privacy laws. We currently use none beyond what the hosting platform and Content Delivery Network may set transparently for security and load balancing.
2.2 Preferences
If you adjust voice, speed, pitch, or volume settings in the converter, those values (plus the name of the voice you picked) are kept in your browser using local storage under the key tia-settings-v1 so the controls are familiar next time you visit. Nothing here is transmitted off your device.
2.3 Analytics — Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID G-B97G0WPRXB) to understand which pages people read and where visitors come from. Cookies set by Google Analytics include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique users | ~2 years |
_ga_<container-id> | Persists session state for GA4 | ~2 years |
_gid | Distinguishes users (24 h window) | ~24 hours |
Google's data practices for Analytics are described at policies.google.com/privacy and in the Analytics safeguards documentation. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all sites by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
2.4 Advertising
The site does not currently show ads and sets no advertising cookies. If that changes, this page will be updated first.
3. How to refuse or remove cookies
3.1 Browser controls
Every modern browser lets you block or delete cookies. Search your browser's settings for "Cookies and site data" or "Privacy". You can typically:
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies for a specific site
- Enable a "Do Not Track" or Global Privacy Control signal
Blocking cookies will not break the text-to-speech converter, since the converter runs locally and does not rely on them.
3.2 Opting out of Google Analytics
Besides browser controls, you can use the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, or a content blocker that blocks googletagmanager.com. The converter keeps working either way.
4. Children
The site is general-audience and not designed for users under 13 (or under 16 in the EU).
5. Changes to this Cookie Policy
If we add a new third-party service, or revise the categories above, we will update this page and refresh the "Last reviewed" date. For substantive changes we will also note the update on the homepage.
6. Related policies
See the Privacy Policy for the broader description of how data is handled, and the Terms of Service for the conditions of using the site.
7. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy: [email protected].