At PaperPad, we care about your privacy. We use cookies and similar technologies to keep our website running smoothly, improve content, and understand how visitors use our pages. Some cookies are essential for site functionality, while others help us personalize experiences, measure traffic, and display relevant ads through trusted partners like Google AdSense. We may also use affiliate links that track referrals to recommended third‑party products — these help support our site at no additional cost to you. By selecting “Accept,” you agree to the use of all cookies as outlined in our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy. You can manage or disable cookies anytime in your browser settings.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how PaperPad uses them, and how you can manage your preferences when visiting our website, located at https://paperpad.net. By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy unless you choose to disable them through your browser settings.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your browser, store user preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies can be “session cookies,” which are deleted once you close your browser, or “persistent cookies,” which remain stored until deleted manually or automatically after a set period.
PaperPad uses cookies for several purposes to ensure the best possible experience for our visitors. These include: to understand and remember user preferences; to deliver personalized content and ads; to analyze website usage and performance through analytics tools; to enhance functionality and security; and to support affiliate and advertising activities that fund this website. Cookies help us determine which pages are most useful and how visitors interact with our content.
Essential Cookies – These are necessary for the operation of the website. They enable core features such as navigation, security, and account access. The site cannot function properly without these cookies.
Performance and Analytics Cookies – These cookies collect information on how visitors use the site, such as which pages are most visited or if users encounter error messages. We use analytics services such as Google Analytics to help measure and improve website performance.
Functional Cookies – These allow us to remember your preferences, such as language settings and login details, to provide a more personalized experience.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies – These are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your browsing behavior and interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Such cookies may be set by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense, and our affiliate partners.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies – When you click on an affiliate link on PaperPad and make a purchase on another website, affiliate tracking cookies help record that referral to attribute a commission to us. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.
PaperPad uses Google AdSense to display interest-based advertisements. Google may use cookies such as the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve ads based on a user’s visits to this site and others across the internet. You can opt out of personalized Google ads by visiting https://adssettings.google.com or by reviewing the Google Ads Privacy & Terms page. Please note that even if you opt out, you may still see non-personalized ads.
In addition to Google, our website may contain content or advertisements provided by third-party networks and affiliate partners. These third parties may use their own cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity, which helps them deliver relevant advertisements or track conversions. PaperPad has no control over these third-party cookies. You should review the privacy and cookie policies of those external sites for more details.
You can manage or disable cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to: view which cookies are stored on your device, delete existing cookies, block specific types of cookies, or refuse all cookies entirely. However, disabling cookies may limit the functionality of certain parts of our website, including personalized content, login access, or advertising preferences. To manage cookies, refer to the help section of your browser: Chrome at https://support.google.com/chrome, Firefox at https://support.mozilla.org, Safari at https://support.apple.com, Edge at https://support.microsoft.com, or other browsers’ official support pages.
We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to collect non-personal information about website traffic, user interactions, and performance. This helps us improve our design and content. Google Analytics uses cookies to track usage data but does not collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt‑Out Browser Add-on from https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
When you visit PaperPad for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner or prompt asking for your permission to use cookies. By clicking “Accept” or continuing to use the website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your browser settings or adjusting preferences in the consent banner if available.
Information collected through cookies may be combined with personal information collected through other means as described in our Privacy Policy. PaperPad is committed to ensuring that any such data is stored securely and used responsibly in compliance with applicable privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
PaperPad reserves the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, data protection laws, or our operational practices. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated “last revised” date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, or if you would like further information on how we handle cookies and data, please contact us at care@paperpad.net.
