Cookie Policy
Detailed overview of the cookies, local storage keys, and telemetry parameters utilized on Dime Desktop Tools Resource Center.
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies and local storage mechanisms are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you browse websites. They are widely used to enable core technical functionality, remember your consent preferences across visits, and provide aggregated, anonymous performance metrics.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We adhere to a strict privacy-first approach. We categorize our storage parameters into two groups:
- Essential / Functional Storage: Strictly necessary for the website to function properly. These parameters store your cookie consent choice and prevent broken interface states. They cannot be turned off without degrading basic navigation.
- Aggregated Analytical Metrics: Optional aggregated parameters that help us understand which educational guides and glossary entries receive the highest readership, allowing us to focus future research where learners need it most.
3. Comprehensive Cookie & Storage Table
| Identifier / Key | Category | Purpose Description | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
dime_tools_cookie_consent | Essential (Local Storage) | Stores the visitor's cookie consent choice (accepted / rejected) so the banner is not displayed repeatedly. | 12 Months | node-axisbase.click (First-party) |
__cf_bm | Essential (Cookie) | Cloudflare bot management parameter used to distinguish human traffic from automated malicious DDoS crawlers. | 30 Minutes | Cloudflare |
_dime_session_pref | Functional (Local Storage) | Temporarily preserves selected service category across consultation inquiry forms. | Session | node-axisbase.click (First-party) |
_ga_agg (Optional) | Analytics (Cookie) | Aggregated page view counting with anonymized IP addresses; only loaded if consent is explicitly granted. | 90 Days | node-axisbase.click (Anonymized) |
4. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You have complete control over your cookie preferences:
Via Our Consent Banner
When you first visit our platform, our consent banner allows you to select either “Accept All” or “Essential Only”. Your choice is saved locally and respected throughout your visit.
Via Your Web Browser Settings
Most modern web browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
5. Impact of Disabling Essential Cookies
If you disable all local storage and cookies at the browser level, you can still access and read all educational guides in our Knowledge Library. However, the cookie consent banner may re-appear on each page reload, and interactive inquiry form validations may require manual re-entry.
For further information on our data governance practices, please review our Privacy Policy.