Cookie Policy and Preferences
Last Updated: October 31, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Calcyfy ("we," "our," "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on calcyfy.com (the "Site"), and how you can control or manage them. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to understand how we collect, use, and protect your data.
1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to help operate the site efficiently, remember your preferences, and enhance your browsing experience.
Alongside cookies, we may use:
- LocalStorage / SessionStorage – To save preferences or temporary data in your browser.
- Pixels / SDKs – Small code snippets that measure site traffic, performance, or conversions.
At Calcyfy, we use these technologies to:
- Keep our calculators running smoothly and securely.
- Remember your settings (e.g., light/dark mode or preferred units).
- Analyze usage to improve functionality and user experience.
Some cookies are first-party (set by us), while others are third-party (set by trusted service providers).
2. How We Use Cookies (By Category)
| Category | Purpose | Consent Needed? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for site security, session management, page navigation, and remembering cookie preferences. | ❌ No (always active) |
| Performance & Analytics | Helps us understand traffic, usage patterns, and errors to improve usability (e.g., Google Analytics 4). | ✅ Yes |
| Functional | Remembers user preferences like theme, metric/imperial units, or last-used calculator fields. | ✅ Yes (in EEA/UK) |
| Advertising & Measurement (if enabled) | Shows relevant ads, measures ad performance, prevents fraud, and controls ad frequency. | ✅ Yes |
Note: By default, Calcyfy processes calculator inputs in your browser. We do not store them server-side unless you voluntarily submit them (e.g., via feedback forms). See our Privacy Policy for more information.
3. Examples of Technologies and Providers
The specific vendors or technologies we use may evolve. Below are examples (subject to updates):
Strictly Necessary:
- Cookie consent manager (stores your preferences)
- Security and CDN cookies (bot mitigation, session routing)
Analytics:
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4) – Used with IP anonymization and data minimization.
- First-party analytics events to measure on-site performance.
Advertising (if applicable):
- Google AdSense / Ad Manager – Only enabled after we obtain your explicit consent.
Functional:
- Theme preference, calculator unit settings, and recent usage (typically stored in LocalStorage).
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
A) Manage via Calcyfy Controls
You can adjust your cookie preferences anytime by using the Cookie Preferences link (in the site footer).
Within our banner or settings modal, you can:
- Toggle Performance & Analytics on/off
- Toggle Functional cookies on/off
- Toggle Advertising cookies on/off (if enabled)
Essential cookies (Strictly Necessary) remain active to ensure site functionality.
If your cookie preference modal hasn't appeared yet, this feature may still be rolling out.
B) Manage via Browser Controls
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Firefox/Edge: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Blocking cookies may impact certain features or cause some calculators to function incorrectly.
C) Global Privacy Control (GPC) / "Do Not Sell or Share"
Where required by law (e.g., CPRA/CCPA), we honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a valid opt-out request for "sale" or "sharing" of data used in behavioral advertising.
You can use a GPC-enabled browser or extension to send this signal automatically.
5. Consent, Regions & Compliance Frameworks
- In the EEA and UK, non-essential cookies (Analytics, Functional, Advertising) are disabled by default until you give explicit consent.
- You can withdraw or modify your consent anytime through the Cookie Preferences panel.
- We support Google Consent Mode v2 to ensure compliance with Google's privacy frameworks.
- If we adopt the IAB Europe TCF v2.2 framework, our banner and consent signals will reflect that.
6. Retention Periods
| Cookie Type | Typical Duration |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Session-based or short-term (hours to days) |
| Analytics / Functional / Advertising | 1–13 months depending on vendor & your consent choices |
| LocalStorage Data | Persists until cleared manually or overwritten via updates |
You may delete cookies anytime through browser controls or our consent settings.
7. Third-Party Providers & International Transfers
We work with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, security, consent management, advertising) who process limited data under contract and only under our instructions.
Some data may be processed outside your country. Where required, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards to ensure data protection.
8. Children's Privacy
Calcyfy is not directed at children under 13 (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly place non-essential cookies on the devices of minors. If you believe a child's data has been collected, please contact us immediately for removal.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:
- New technologies or analytics vendors,
- Legal or regulatory changes, or
- Updates to our cookie management system.
The "Last Updated" date above reflects the latest version. Significant changes will be announced through our cookie banner or Changelog.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, data usage, or managing your preferences, please reach out to us:
Email: calcyfy@gmail.com
Quick Summary
- •Essential cookies are always active to keep the site secure and functional.
- •Analytics, Functional, and Advertising cookies require your consent (especially in the EEA/UK).
- •You can change your consent anytime using Cookie Preferences or browser settings.
- •We respect GPC signals and comply with Consent Mode v2.
- •We keep our Cookie Policy transparent, updated, and compliant with global privacy standards.