Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how the site is being used.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Cost Calculator Pro) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable features or functionality provided by external services such as advertising and analytics.
How We Use Cookies
Cost Calculator Pro uses cookies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and remembering your preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| preferredLanguage | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
| cookieConsent | Records your cookie consent decision | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense advertising | |
| __gpi | Google Publisher ID | |
| IDE | DoubleClick advertising | |
| NID | Google preferences and ad personalization |
Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third-party companies that may set their own cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google's Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: We display advertisements through Google AdSense. How Google uses data
Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Here's how you can manage your cookie preferences:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are links to instructions for common browsers:
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics Opt-out
- Google Ads Personalization Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- Your language preference may not be saved
- You may see the cookie consent banner repeatedly
- Some calculators may have reduced functionality
However, all our calculators will continue to work for basic calculations.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@costcalculatorpro.com
- Website: Contact Page