Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on VPN Master Pro IP Checker, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Enable certain functions of the Service
- Provide analytics and understand how you use our Service
- Store your preferences and settings
- Deliver personalized content
- Improve the Service and user experience
- Prevent fraudulent activity and enhance security
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
Examples:
- Session management cookies
- Security cookies
- Cookie consent preferences
3.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Service. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat)
- Page view tracking
- User engagement metrics
- Traffic source analysis
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the Service to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples:
- Theme preference (light/dark mode)
- Language preferences
- Saved IP lookup history
- User interface customization
3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
Examples:
- Google AdSense cookies
- Meta Pixel (Facebook) tracking
- Remarketing cookies
- Conversion tracking
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we use various third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our Service. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site.
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
Meta Pixel (Facebook)
We use Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and understand user behavior.
Learn more: Meta Privacy Policy
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
Learn more: Google Advertising
5. Browser Fingerprinting
In addition to cookies, we use browser fingerprinting technology as part of our IP fingerprinting and security analysis tools. Browser fingerprinting collects information about your device and browser configuration, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Screen resolution and color depth
- Installed fonts
- Browser plugins and extensions
- Canvas and WebGL fingerprints
- Audio context fingerprints
This information is used solely for the purpose of providing our fingerprinting analysis service and demonstrating privacy concepts to users.
6. Evercookie Technology
Our Service includes an Evercookie demonstration tool that shows how persistent tracking can work. Evercookie uses multiple storage mechanisms including:
- Standard HTTP Cookies
- Local Shared Objects (Flash Cookies)
- HTML5 localStorage
- HTML5 sessionStorage
- IndexedDB
- Web SQL Database
- Canvas fingerprinting
This is provided as an educational tool to demonstrate tracking mechanisms. You can clear these through our Evercookie demonstration page.
7. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
7.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:
⚠️ Important Note:
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of the Service may not function properly, and your user experience may be affected.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. At this time, our Service does not respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.
9. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
- Analytics cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
- Preference cookies: Typically expire after 1 year
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our Contact page.