Cookie Policy
Transparency is our priority. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our services. For more information about how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the GDPR (EU & UK) and the CCPA (California).
1. What are Cookies?
TL;DR: Small text files that help websites remember you.
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide reporting information. First-party cookies are set by us (Calculators Central), while third-party cookies are set by our partners (like Google).
2. Why We Use Cookies
TL;DR: To make tools work, track speed, and show relevant ads.
We use cookies for three primary purposes:
Essential: Required for technical reasons (e.g., remembering your dark mode preference).
Analytics: Helping us understand which calculators are popular and how fast they load.
Advertising: Serving relevant ads via Google AdSense to keep our tools free for everyone.
Cookie Duration & Provider Reference
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site preferences & security | Calculators Central | Session / Persistent |
| Analytics | Usage statistics (GA4) | Google Analytics | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising | Ad personalization | Google AdSense | Up to 13 months |
3. Essential Cookies
TL;DR: These are required for the site to function.
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Website. Because they are essential, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our site functions. You can block them via your browser settings, but some features (like the PDF reorder function) may break.
4. Analytics & Performance
TL;DR: We use Google Analytics to see how we're doing.
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site. This helps us identify which tools need improvement. This data is anonymized and does not identify you personally. You can opt-out of Google Analytics across all websites by visiting: Google Opt-Out.
5. Advertising (AdSense)
TL;DR: Google uses cookies to show you ads based on your interests.
We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet. Google’s advertising requirements are governed by its own policies, which we do not control.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting: aboutads.info.
The DoubleClick DART Cookie
The DART cookie is used by Google in the ads served on the websites of its partners. When users visit a partner's website and either view or click on an ad, a cookie may be dropped on that end user's browser.
6. How to Control Cookies
TL;DR: You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings or via our tool.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. To find out more about how to manage and delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.
7. Policy Updates
TL;DR: We might update this page occasionally.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please re-visit this page regularly to stay informed.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us via our Contact Page.