Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 30, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how Snappaycalc (snappaycalc.com) uses cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential functionality: To remember your preferences and settings
- Performance: To understand how visitors interact with our website
- User experience: To provide a consistent experience across visits
- Advertising: When ads are active, Google and its partners may use cookies to show and measure ads (see below)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| cookie-consent | Records your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| saved-calculations | Stores your saved calculation results | 30 days |
| calculator-prefs | Remembers your default calculator settings | 30 days |
Analytics Cookies (Require Consent)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies are only set after you accept analytics cookies via our consent banner. We use Google Consent Mode v2 to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_JC80PNLRYD | Google Analytics 4 - maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Note: If you decline analytics cookies, Google Analytics will operate in cookieless mode with limited functionality, as per Google Consent Mode v2 requirements.
Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
Our site has applied for Google AdSense and is under review; this section applies when ads are active. When ads are shown, third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Advertising cookies can also be used to limit how often you see an ad, measure ad performance, and help prevent fraud. Google sets these cookies from its own domains (for example doubleclick.net and google.com); the exact cookie names are controlled by Google.
Ads may be personalized or non-personalized. Our site tells Google by default that advertising storage is not consented (Google Consent Mode), and our cookie banner does not change that. In the European Economic Area, the UK and Switzerland, personalized ads are only served when consent has been given through a Google-certified consent message.
Opt out of personalized ads from Google at Google Ads Settings, or from some other vendors at www.aboutads.info.
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use local storage (a similar technology) to store certain preferences and data on your device. Local storage data persists until you clear your browser data.
Data stored in local storage includes:
- Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
- Saved calculation results
- Cookie consent preferences
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services:
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4): For website analytics and performance monitoring. We use Measurement ID G-JC80PNLRYD. Google's privacy policy can be found at policies.google.com/privacy.
- Google AdSense: For showing ads once approved and active (currently under review). See how Google uses cookies in advertising.
- Content Delivery Networks: For faster content delivery
6. Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2 to respect your privacy choices. This technology allows us to:
- Set analytics cookies only after you provide consent
- Maintain basic site functionality even if you decline cookies
- Send cookieless pings to Google for basic analytics modeling (without personal identifiers)
- Update consent preferences in real-time when you change your choice
Your consent choice is stored locally in your browser and remembered for future visits.
7. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept or decline analytics cookies. To change your choice later, use "Manage Cookies" at the bottom of any page. The banner covers analytics only; advertising choices are described below.
Opting Out of Personalized Ads
You can turn off personalized ads from Google at Google Ads Settings, and from some other vendors at www.aboutads.info.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" menu.
Deleting Cookies
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that this may affect your experience on our website and other sites.
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or decline cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- Your theme preference may not be remembered
- Saved calculations may not persist between visits
- You may need to re-consent to cookies on each visit
However, the core calculator functionality will continue to work, as all calculations are performed in your browser without requiring cookies.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at snappaycalc@gmail.com.
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