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Cookie Stumbler
Cookie Stumbler 1.4.5.1
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Cookie Stumbler eliminates Ad and Tracking cookies and allows you conveniently to maintain only the cookies on your computer which you really want to keep. This eliminates threats to your privacy and helps your web browsers to run faster. It will recognize known Ad/Tracking cookies via definitions which are updated frequently similar to anti-virus software and so far unidentified Ad/tracking cookies via an intelligent heuristics engine, which is built-in. Cookie Stumbler isn't dependent on advertising companies to "allow" users to opt out as some other
What's New
Version 1.4.5.1:
  • Minor bugfix.
  • You can now set a pernament decision as to whether you want to retain opt-out cookies or not during a cleaning session.
Requirements
Intel, Mac OS X 10.6 or later



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Cookie Stumbler User Discussion (Write a Review)
ver. 1.x:
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Your rating: Now say why...
Overall:
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makinger reviewed on 21 May 2012
1.) Wonderful and useful tool.
2.) Excellent and friendly support.
3.) Very worth copying renew costs policy and value for money!
So you keep customers in a good mood!
[Version 1.4.5.1]


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Bdudek120 reviewed on 10 May 2012
Cookie Stumbler is a wonderful tool. Yes, I did encounter a problem (caused by Firefox, Not CS) and the one on one troubleshooting assist from their staff (all day Sunday ! ) gives them the 5 star value rating alone. Its easy to use and does the job everytime .
[Version 1.4.5]


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arroyo28 reviewed on 06 May 2012
I have used Cookie Stumbler for about a year and find it very useful and well designed. It's easy to use and does its task efficiently.
I just renewed my subscription for two years. bob h
[Version 1.4.5]


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Leotip reviewed on 30 Apr 2012
While I have nothing to compare it to, Cookie Stumbler does everything it promises, quickly, well, and unobtrusively. Add in lightning-fast and courteous customer service, and what could be better?
[Version 1.4.5]


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Martijn-Bokma reviewed on 30 Apr 2012
Great software and the support is also very good. I reported a bug and a few days later they came with an update which resolved my problem. Couldn't be better!
[Version 1.4.5]


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Mrchips reviewed on 25 Apr 2012
I bought Cookie Stumbler on a Mac Update Promo and have been "playing" with it since then. I recently had questions about its operation and contacted WriteIt! Studios Support. I was hoping for a response in a day or two, but was pleasantly surprised to get a reply within an hour - and this was after midnight my time!

They answered my questions to my complete satisfaction and even gave me more information than I'd requested. I must say I feel much better knowing that this is the level of support they provide.

Cookie Stumbler's operation is easy and automatic. You can just set it and forget it - but if you need help they're very quick to assist.
[Version 1.4.4.1]


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diggerca reviewed on 23 Apr 2012
When I used CS for the first time the computer would always hang while running the program. I emailed the developer and they indicated I had a corrupt cookie file and they sent me an update which they felt would correct the problem. When that didn't solve the problem we worked back and forth and within 24 hours I received a patch to install which solved the problem. The developer provided support far beyond any I've ever received from any software developer. I got responses very promptly on weekends and evenings, which is amazing! I am very pleased with the help I received. This is what customer support should be! The program now cleans out the cookies quickly and without fail every time. I highly recommend Cookie Stumbler for your cookie management.
[Version 1.4.4.1]

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Writeit! Studios (developer) replied on 23 Apr 2012
Thanks for your review! For the benefit of the Mac Update community, just a quick explanation of what this bug was about:

The hang was caused due to invalid Adobe Flash Cookies. For some reason, it seems that Flash doesn't actually check whether the cookies passed to its cookie storage actually have a valid URL, which is what Cookie Stumbler expected.

This issue has been addressed in Cookie Stumbler 1.4.4.1.

- David
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Tim_09aa2b25 reviewed on 18 Apr 2012
Software works as advertised and every session on the web brings new tracking cookies to delete. Check it out to see if it fits your management style. It is written to work fast, be automated and find all the cookies that matter. Had some problem with getting the licensing to work, but the developer was very responsive in supporting the software and cleared up the problem quickly. MacUpdate is not clear at all about which of the Cookie Stumbler products it is discounting and they range from under $10 to >$40 depending on the number of users and the duration of subscription to the cookie definitions service. Visit the developer's website to figure out which version you are buying.
[Version 1.4.4.1]

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Writeit! Studios (developer) replied on 19 Apr 2012
Thanks for your review! For the benefit of the Mac Update community, just a quick rundown of the Cookie Stumbler licenses available for purchase:

• 2 User Cookie Stumbler License + 1 Year Cookie Definitions subscription: $18.95
• 2 User Cookie Stumbler License + 2 Years Cookie Definitions subscription: $28.95
• 5 User Cookie Stumbler License + 1 Year Cookie Definitions subscription: $33.95
• 5 User Cookie Stumbler License + 2 Years Cookie Definitions subscription: $43.95

Subscription renewal is optional. For more information, please visit our FAQ page (http://www.writeitstudios.com/support.html) or contact support (support@writeitstudios.com) who will be happy to assist.

- David
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Kbuk commented on 15 Apr 2012
I just got it April 12th and had the hang at the corrupted Flash
cookie. I contacted Support and had a patch the next morning.
That's cool!

I hate cookies and am enjoying exterminating them, but I wish I
didn't have to bother.

The sharing of personal information is completely out of control.
[Version 1.4.4.1]


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Ernstgmz commented on 15 Apr 2012
I had to delete my cookie databases (using the repair/uninstall application included in the extras folder) because Cookie Stumbler reported they were corrupted, but, once I chose to delete them, Cookie Stumbler completed the scan without problems.
[Version 1.4.4.1]


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Bluzy had trouble on 16 Dec 2011
Latest version will not allow me to check and keep certain cookies. I check them, I clean, the program unchecks them. ??
[Version 1.4]

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Writeit! Studios (developer) replied on 05 Jan 2012
Hello,

this issue has been addressed in version 1.4.1. :)
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2stepbay had trouble on 25 Nov 2011
Latest version 1.4 hangs when scanning bookmarks/history. Nothing more to say as that's how far the app. goes after opening.
[Version 1.4.0]

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Writeit! Studios (developer) replied on 25 Nov 2011
Could you please contact our support team so we can resolve this issue? The e-mail address is "support@writeitstudios.com". Also, please attach your console log, which you'll find here: HOME FOLDER -> Library - > Application Support -> Cookie Stumbler -> Right Click 'Cookie Stumbler Library' file and 'Show Package Contents'. In there there'll be a file called Console.dat which will tell us exactly what went wrong.
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2stepbay replied on 25 Nov 2011
Console.dat file sent. Thanks for the follow-up.
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Bluzy had trouble on 26 May 2011
Why do both the Cookie Stumbler agent and Cookie Stumbler itself have to call home? Thanks.
[Version 1.2.3]

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Writeit! Studios (developer) replied on 26 May 2011
@Bluzy
Both apps do the same: they check if there are new definitions and app updates available. You will notice this again next weekend when CS isn't running the agent will alert about new filter definitions. We aren't gathering any information that has a commercial value from any data that are being transmitted to us. This would also kind of defeat the purpose of what we are providing to our customers as a service.
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2stepbay had trouble on 05 May 2011
Download speed is incredibly slow - 14 kb/sec. Feels like I'm back on dial-up. BTW I'm using a T1 line.
[Version 1.2]

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Writeit! Studios (developer) replied on 05 May 2011
Sorry to hear that. You have hopefully managed to download the app. This is unfortunately sometimes the case when the existing users are upgrading their definitions + apps and when in parallel there are downloads from people who are interested in the app. It should be better now and is definitely not your fault but the fault of the provider in our region.
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Syzzygy had trouble on 24 Mar 2011
CookieStumbler sure crashes a lot on my Intel Mac running OS 10.5.8.
[Version 0.91b]

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Writeit! Studios (developer) replied on 24 Mar 2011
Hello,
please make sure that you're running the most recent build (A3B3). We have not received any crash reports on the new version yet, but if the crashes continue, please email the crashlog to "support@writeitstudios.com" and we'll be happy to help! :)
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Syzzygy had trouble on 24 Mar 2011
CookieStumbler sure crashes a lot on my Intel Mac running OS 10.5.8
[Version 0.91b]


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Syzzygy had trouble on 24 Mar 2011
CookieStumbler sure crashes a lot on my Intel Mac running OS 10.5.8
[Version 0.91b]


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Ronl had trouble on 16 Mar 2011
Support page here:

http://www.writeitstudios.com/contact/contact.php
[Version 0.9b]




paulkraft rated on 20 May 2012

[Version 1.4.5.1]




Keeneddie rated on 08 May 2012

[Version 1.4.5]




johnemil rated on 03 May 2012

[Version 1.4.5]



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McMillan rated on 30 Apr 2012

[Version 1.4.5]



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BenRoura rated on 28 Apr 2012

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jasgrek rated on 26 Apr 2012

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hyperdad rated on 20 Apr 2012

[Version 1.4.4.1]



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THEE:LEE rated on 16 Apr 2012

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Kbuk rated on 15 Apr 2012

[Version 1.4.4.1]




Ernstgmz rated on 15 Apr 2012

[Version 1.4.4.1]


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Date:12 May 2012
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Cookie Stumbler eliminates Ad and Tracking cookies and allows you conveniently to maintain only the cookies on your computer which you really want to keep. This eliminates threats to your privacy and helps your web browsers to run faster. It will recognize known Ad/Tracking cookies via definitions which are updated frequently similar to anti-virus software and so far unidentified Ad/tracking cookies via an intelligent heuristics engine, which is built-in. Cookie Stumbler isn't dependent on advertising companies to "allow" users to opt out as some other applications. It does its job independently and it will do so without interfering when you browse the web.

Cookie Stumbler is extremely easy to use. Once you have chosen either one of the default selection criteria such as your bookmarks or history or have put the cookies of some sites which you really want to keep on your 'keep-list', you can run the cleaning process automatically to a schedule which suits your needs. The schedules can be built easily and as customized and flexible as you want them to be. Supporting almost every commonly used browser in the market (currently Safari, Firefox, Chromium, Chrome,Roccat Camino, OmniWeb, Flash) you can use this program either to investigate exactly what websites are storing on your computer or clean it in one click or just let it run without you even remembering to run it. You can even integrate Cookie Stumbler actions into your own workflow by using our Automator Actions. Whatever you chosen workflow might be: Cookie Stumbler will make your Mac more safe and run smoother.

For more details see our website (WriteIt! Studios' website will open in a new window).
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