Cookies Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how ToolCalcs ("we," "our," or "us") uses them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences when visiting our website at toolcalcs.com.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide analytics information, and support advertising services.
Cookies can be "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
How We Use Cookies
ToolCalcs does not use cookies for any core functionality. All calculators, tools, and tests work entirely in your browser without requiring cookies. We do use cookies through the following third-party services:
Google Analytics (Analytics Cookies)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors to our site | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve our tools. Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify you. IP addresses are anonymized.
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy · Google Analytics Opt-Out
Google AdSense (Advertising Cookies)
We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our website and other sites across the internet.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __gads | Measures interactions with ads on our site | 13 months |
| __gpi | Stores ad preferences | 13 months |
| NID | Stores preferences and personalizes Google ads | 6 months |
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
Cloudflare (Performance Cookies)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Bot management and security protection | 30 minutes |
Our website is served through Cloudflare, which may set cookies for security and performance purposes, including protection against malicious traffic.
How to Manage Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here is how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of analytics and advertising features, but all calculators and tools will continue to work normally since they do not depend on cookies.
Your Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Accept all cookies: Continue using the website with full analytics and advertising functionality.
- Block third-party cookies: Use your browser settings to block cookies from Google Analytics and AdSense while still using all our tools.
- Opt out of Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
- Opt out of personalized ads: Visit Google Ads Settings to manage your ad personalization preferences.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy when we adopt new technologies or add new third-party services. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at contact@toolcalcs.com.