Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 20, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, like your preferred language and other settings. This makes your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

MyCalcBuddy uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Page navigation and access to secure areas
  • Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
  • Session management

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks page views, traffic sources, and user behavior
  • Measures the effectiveness of our content and calculators
  • Identifies popular features and areas for improvement

2.3 Advertising Cookies

We display advertisements through Google AdSense to support our free services:

  • Google AdSense: Delivers personalized advertisements based on your interests
  • Tracks ad performance and prevents repeated ads
  • Helps us maintain free access to our calculators

2.4 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a better experience:

  • Theme selection (dark/light mode)
  • Currency and unit preferences
  • Recently used calculators

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
themeMyCalcBuddyStores dark/light mode preference1 year
_ga, _gidGoogle AnalyticsAnalytics and user tracking2 years / 24 hours
NID, SIDGoogleAd personalization6 months
__gadsGoogle AdSenseAd delivery and measurement13 months

4. Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies from being set
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

4.2 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific tracking:

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

  • Your theme preference may not be saved
  • You may see repeated or less relevant advertisements
  • Some calculators may not remember your previous inputs

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@mycalcbuddy.com

Website: mycalcbuddy.com/contact