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آخر تحديث: يوليو 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how MLA Citation Generator ("we", "our", or "the Service") uses cookies, local browser storage, and related web technologies when you access and use our website. We are dedicated to providing a transparent, student-friendly, and privacy-conscious citation generation tool.
2. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember user actions and preferences over time.
Local Storage (localStorage) is a modern web standard that allows web applications to store data directly within your browser. Unlike traditional cookies, data stored in localStorage remains strictly on your local device and is never automatically sent across the internet to web servers with every request.
3. How We Use Cookies & Storage
MLA Citation Generator is engineered as a client-side web application. All citation calculations, formatting algorithms (MLA 9th edition standard), and bibliography management happen entirely inside your browser. We utilize local storage and cookies strictly to enhance performance and deliver core utility:
- Saving Your Citations: Storing citation drafts and your Works Cited bibliography in your browser so you don't lose progress if you refresh or reopen the tab.
- Remembering Consent: Recording your acceptance of our cookie notice so the banner does not repeatedly disturb you.
- Language & Preference Retention: Preserving your preferred interface preferences for seamless navigation.
4. Categories of Technologies Used
| Category | Purpose | Technology | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential & Functional | Preserves citation lists, form inputs, and records cookie consent. | localStorage | Yes (Core functionality) |
| Performance & Analytics | Aggregated, anonymous metrics (page views, response times) to optimize platform speed. | Cookies / Session | Optional |
| Third-Party Advertising | We do NOT sell data or use third-party behavioral ad tracking cookies. | None | N/A |
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have complete control over how cookies and local storage are handled on your device:
- Browser Controls: Most web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari) allow you to block cookies, clear stored website data, or browse in Private/Incognito mode. Consult your browser's help section for exact steps.
- Clearing Local Data: You can clear all saved citations and locally stored data at any time directly through your browser's "Clear Browsing Data" settings.
- Impact of Disabling: If you completely disable local storage or cookies, citation generation will still function during active typing, but saved bibliography lists will not persist across browser restarts.
6. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect architectural updates or regulatory changes. Any modifications will be posted directly on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions, feedback, or concerns regarding our use of cookies and data privacy, please contact us at hello@citeflow.io.