Cookie Policy
What cookies we use and how to manage them.
Last Updated: June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how MyCalculatorHQ.com uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our Website. By accepting our cookie banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide reporting information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
- First-party cookies — set by the website you are visiting
- Third-party cookies — set by a domain other than the one you are visiting
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | Persistent (localStorage) |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent decision | Persistent (localStorage) |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Security: prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website. They are only activated after you accept our cookie banner.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Session state persistence | 2 years |
2.3 Advertising Cookies (Future — Requires Consent)
When Google AdSense is enabled on our Website, it may set cookies to display personalized advertisements based on your interests. These cookies will only be activated with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad personalization and measurement |
| test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Checks browser cookie support |
3. How to Manage Cookies
3.1 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit MyCalculatorHQ, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept — enables analytics and advertising cookies
- Decline — only essential cookies will be active; analytics will run in consent-denied mode
You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage and reloading the page.
3.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for major browsers:
Note: disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of some Website features (dark mode preferences, for example).
3.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3.4 Google Ad Personalization
Manage Google advertising preferences at Google Ad Settings or opt out of interest-based ads via the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool.
4. LocalStorage
In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage to store your preferences (theme and cookie consent). LocalStorage is similar to cookies but is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear localStorage in your browser's developer tools or by clearing your browsing data.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
6. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, please use our contact form.
Have questions?
If you have any questions about this page, please contact us.