Cookie Policy
Learn about how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our construction calculator platform.
Last updated: July 15, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our construction calculators.
Essential
Required for basic functionality
Analytics
Help us improve our service
Advertising
Show relevant ads
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Necessary for basic website functionality and security
Examples:
- • Session management cookies
- • Security and authentication tokens
- • Load balancing cookies
- • CSRF protection tokens
Details:
Retention: Session or up to 24 hours
Can be disabled: No
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website
Examples:
- • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)
- • Page view tracking
- • User behavior analysis
- • Performance monitoring
Details:
Retention: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes
Advertising Cookies
Used to show relevant advertisements
Examples:
- • Google AdSense cookies
- • Ad personalization data
- • Frequency capping
- • Ad performance tracking
Details:
Retention: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and preferences
Examples:
- • Language preferences
- • Theme settings
- • Calculator default values
- • Cookie consent choices
Details:
Retention: Up to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes
How We Use Cookies
Website Functionality
- Remember your calculator preferences and settings
- Maintain your session while using our tools
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
- Load balance traffic across our servers
Analytics & Improvement
- Understand which calculators are most popular
- Identify areas for website improvement
- Monitor website performance and errors
- Analyze user behavior patterns
Third-Party Cookies
We use services from trusted third-party providers that may set their own cookies. These services help us provide better functionality and understand our users' needs.
Google Analytics
Purpose: Website analytics and user behavior tracking
Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat
Retention: Up to 2 years
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Google AdSense
Purpose: Display relevant advertisements
Cookies: Various advertising cookies
Retention: Up to 2 years
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Note: Third-party cookies are governed by the respective companies' privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how your data is handled.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
Accept All Cookies
Allows all cookies for the best user experience and helps us improve our service.
Customize Settings
Choose which types of cookies you want to allow or block.
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Here's how:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
Edge
Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Important Note
Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. Some features of our construction calculators may not work properly if essential cookies are blocked.
Cookie Retention and Deletion
Automatic Deletion
- Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies expire after their set duration
- We regularly review and clean up old cookies
Manual Deletion
- Clear cookies through your browser settings
- Use browser extensions for cookie management
- Contact us to request cookie deletion
Cookie Lifespan Summary
Session - 24 hours
Up to 2 years
Up to 2 years
Up to 1 year
Questions About Cookies?
Contact Us
Email: privacy@constructioncalculation.com
Subject: Cookie Policy Question
Response Time: Within 48 hours
Additional Resources
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- • Update the "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy
- • Display a notice on our website
- • Send email notifications to users who have contacted us
- • Update our cookie consent banner if necessary
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.