FileLegit Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 11, 2026
1. Introduction
At FileLegit, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, provide personalized features, analyze website traffic, and deliver relevant advertisements. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, how we use them, and your rights regarding their use, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you choose to manage your cookie preferences.
2. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies can hold information such as a unique identifier, user preferences, or analytics data. They are used to recognize your device on subsequent visits and provide certain functionalities.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specific period or until manually deleted.
Cookies cannot run programs, contain viruses, or access information on your device outside of the data they store.
3. Legal basis for using cookies
Under GDPR, our use of cookies depends on the type:
| Type of Cookie | Legal Basis | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Legitimate Interest | Required for the website to function, such as login, account management, and download features. |
| Preferences / Functional | Consent | Remember your settings and preferences. |
| Analytics / Performance | Consent | Analyze website usage to improve performance and user experience. |
| Marketing / Advertising | Consent | Deliver relevant ads and measure advertising effectiveness. |
4. Types of cookies we use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential to allow you to use the website and download software. Without these cookies, certain features such as logging in or using your download basket may not function.
4.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language or theme settings.
4.3 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our website. All analytics cookies are anonymous or pseudonymous:
- Google Analytics: Collects anonymous data to measure website performance.
Settings: anonymizeIP = ON, Remarketing = OFF, User-ID = OFF.
4.4 Advertising / Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant ads and track ad performance. Examples include:
- Google Adsense / DoubleClick / Ad Manager
- YouTube embedded videos (we use youtube-nocookie to improve privacy)
- Social media plugins (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) – see respective Privacy Policies.
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services. Third parties may collect information about your use of the website for analytics, advertising, or embedded content purposes. These third parties include:
- Google (Analytics, Ads)
- YouTube (embedded videos)
- Facebook (social plugins)
You can review their privacy policies for more information:
6. Managing cookies
You have the right to control cookies. You can:
- Accept or reject cookies through the cookie banner when you first visit FileLegit.
- Change cookie settings at any time using your browser settings. Each browser allows you to manage cookies differently (e.g., delete, block, or limit cookies). Links to guides for popular browsers:
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Some features, such as logging in or using the download basket, may not work properly without cookies.
7. Cookie retention
Cookies may remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose:
| Cookie Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until you close your browser |
| Persistent Cookies | From a few days to several years, depending on the specific cookie |
8. Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data collected via cookies:
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Access, correct, or delete data stored in cookies (where applicable).
- Object to processing for marketing purposes.
You can exercise these rights through our Privacy Policy contact information.
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page with the “Last updated” date.