Cookie Policy for PracticalCalculators
Last Updated: February 28, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how PracticalCalculators (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at https://www.practicalcalculators.com (the “Service”). This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or device by websites, apps, online media, and advertisements. They are used to remember your preferences, maintain your session, and provide us with information about how you use our Service.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several different types of cookies on our Service:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the Service functions.
2.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Service. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Service.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the Service to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
| _ga | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| sessionID | Essential | Maintains user session | Session |
| cookieConsent | Essential | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our behalf. These include:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our visitors use the Service. You can learn more about how Google Analytics uses your data at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
4.2 Advertising Partners
Our advertising partners may also place cookies on your device. These partners include [list your advertising partners if applicable].
4.3 Social Media Plugins
If you use social media sharing buttons on our Service, the social media networks may record that you have done so. These cookies may enable such companies to target advertising to you on other websites and apps.
5. Cookie Management
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. You can obtain up-to-date information about blocking and deleting cookies via the support pages of your browser:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
5.2 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers support a “Do Not Track” feature, which signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Service does [or does not] currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
6. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some areas of our Service may not work properly. In particular, you may experience limited functionality or be unable to use certain features.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- By email: contact@practicalcalculators.com
In all communication please allow 24-48 hours for a reply, thank you for your understanding