Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
2. How We Use Cookies
CalcTechLab uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Functions: To enable basic website functionality and security
- Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences (e.g., dark mode)
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our services
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
| Category | Purpose | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for basic website functionality | No (Strictly Necessary) |
| Functional | Remember preferences and settings | No (Strictly Necessary) |
| Analytics | Understand website usage | Yes |
| Advertising | Display relevant ads | Yes |
4. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled. Essential cookies include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
csrftoken |
Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | 1 year |
sessionid |
Session management | 2 weeks |
cookieConsent |
Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
theme |
Stores dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
5. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use this information to improve our services. Analytics cookies are only set with your consent.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about website usage. Google Analytics cookies include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Maintains session state | 2 years |
_gid |
Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
_gat |
Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
6. Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to display advertisements that are relevant to you. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Advertising cookies are only set with your consent.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to:
- Show ads based on your interests
- Limit the number of times you see an ad
- Measure the effectiveness of ads
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
__gads |
Ad serving and measurement | 13 months |
__gpi |
Ad personalisation | 13 months |
IDE |
DoubleClick ad targeting | 13 months |
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These include:
- Google: Analytics and advertising services
- CDN Providers: Content delivery networks for faster loading
- Font Services: Google Fonts for typography
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information.
8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
8.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept All: Enable all cookies including analytics and advertising
- Reject All: Only essential cookies will be used
- Customise: Choose which categories of cookies to allow
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.
8.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all or third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Here are links to cookie settings for popular browsers:
9. Changes 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.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: support@calctechlab.com
Website: Contact Form