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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 6, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized experiences.

Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
session_idMaintains user sessionSession
theme_preferenceRemembers dark/light mode1 year

2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics - User ID2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics - Session ID24 hours
_gatGoogle Analytics - Throttling1 minute

3. Advertising Cookies (Optional)

Used to show relevant ads and measure ad campaign effectiveness.

ProviderPurposeDuration
Google AdSensePersonalized advertisingVaries

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save:

  • Favorite Calculators: Your bookmarked calculators
  • Recent Calculators: Last 10 calculators you used
  • Language Preference: Your selected language
  • PWA Settings: Progressive Web App preferences

This data never leaves your device and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. Instructions vary by browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

Opt-Out Tools

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies:

  • ✅ Calculators will still work (calculations are client-side)
  • ❌ Theme preferences won't be saved
  • ❌ Favorites and recent calculators won't be remembered
  • ❌ Analytics tracking will be disabled
  • ❌ You may see less relevant ads

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use (Google Analytics, Google AdSense). These services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We don't control these third-party cookies.

Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Check this page periodically for updates.

Questions?

For questions about our cookie practices, contact: privacy@calculatorverse.io