Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site operators.
Cookies can be "session" cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
2. Cookies We Use
Behixo Convert uses cookies for core functionality, analytics, and advertising. The table below lists all cookies used by our service:
Functional Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Data Stored | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
behixo_convert_favs |
Remember your favorite converters so they appear in the Favorites section on the homepage | JSON array of converter slugs (e.g., ["length","weight","currency"]) |
1 year |
PHPSESSID |
Session management and CSRF (cross-site request forgery) protection | Random session ID (e.g., abc123def456) |
Browser session (deleted when you close your browser) |
Google Analytics Cookies
These cookies are set by Google Analytics and help us understand how visitors use our site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Data Stored | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | Randomly generated client ID | 2 years |
_gid |
Distinguishes unique users for analytics session grouping | Randomly generated client ID | 24 hours |
_gat |
Throttles the request rate to Google Analytics, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites | No data (presence-only flag) | 1 minute |
Google AdSense Cookies
These cookies are set by Google AdSense and are used to serve and personalize advertisements.
| Cookie | Purpose | Data Stored | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
IDE |
Used by Google DoubleClick to serve targeted advertisements relevant to the user | Encrypted ad-serving identifier | 1 year |
DSID |
Stores user ad settings and preferences for signed-in users | Ad settings identifier | 2 weeks |
NID |
Stores user ad preferences and helps customize ads shown on Google properties and partner sites | Encrypted preference identifier | 6 months |
1P_JAR |
Gathers website statistics and tracks ad conversion rates | Encrypted preference data | 1 month |
3. How Cookies Are Used
Our functional cookies (behixo_convert_favs and PHPSESSID) are used solely for site functionality. They do not track your activity, collect personal information, or share data with third parties.
Google Analytics and Google AdSense cookies are set and managed by Google. These cookies may be used to:
- Analyze aggregate traffic patterns and site usage (Google Analytics)
- Serve advertisements, including personalized ads based on your browsing activity (Google AdSense)
We do not have direct access to the data collected by Google through these cookies. Google processes this data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
4. Opting Out of Analytics and Advertising Cookies
If you prefer not to have your data collected by Google Analytics or to receive personalized advertisements, you have the following options:
- Google Analytics opt-out — Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, which prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information about your visit with Google Analytics.
- Google Ad Settings — Visit Google Ad Settings to control the information Google uses to show you ads and to opt out of personalized advertising.
- DAA opt-out — Visit aboutads.info to opt out of personalized advertising from participating companies.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for the most common browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select Settings
- Navigate to Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- From here you can block cookies, clear existing cookies, or manage exceptions for specific sites
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the hamburger menu in the top-right corner and select Settings
- Navigate to Privacy & Security
- Under Cookies and Site Data, click Manage Data to view and remove cookies, or adjust the Enhanced Tracking Protection settings
Safari
- Open Safari and go to Preferences (or Settings on iOS)
- Click the Privacy tab
- Use the Manage Website Data option to view and remove cookies from specific sites
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select Settings
- Navigate to Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data
- From here you can block or allow cookies and clear existing cookie data
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Behixo Convert is designed to work without cookies. If you choose to disable or delete cookies:
- All conversion tools will continue to function normally
- Your favorite converters will not be remembered between visits (the Favorites section will not appear)
- CSRF protection may be affected, which could prevent form submissions in some cases
- Google Analytics will not collect usage data for your visits
- Advertisements may still be displayed but will not be personalized to your interests
Core conversion functionality is not affected by disabling cookies. You can use all conversion tools without any cookies enabled.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
If we ever introduce additional cookies, this policy will be updated accordingly before they are deployed.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: