Cookie Policy
Cookies
Our Privacy Policy explains our principles when it comes to the collection, processing, and storage of your information. The Cookie Policy specifically explains how we and our partners deploy cookies, as well as the options you have to control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files, that are stored on your computer or other device when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to ‘remember’ you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a ‘session cookie’) or for multiple repeat visits (using a ‘persistent cookie’). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors, and perform essential functions such as allowing users to register and remain logged in. Cookies may be set by the site that you are visiting (known as ‘first party cookies’), or by third parties, such as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on the website (‘third party cookies’).
Cookies set by CalculateStuff.com
We use cookies for a number of different purposes. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons; some enable a personalized experience for both visitors and registered users; and some allow the display of advertising from selected third party networks. Some of these cookies may be set when a page is loaded, or when a visitor takes a particular action.
Below the different categories of cookies set by CalculateStuff.com are outlined, with specific examples detailed in the tables that follow. This includes their name and purpose.
Strictly Necessary: These are the cookies that are essential for CalculateStuff.com to perform basic functions. These include those required to allow registered users to authenticate and perform account related functions.
Analytics: Analytical cookies help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage.
Advertising: We use advertising cookies to help improve the relevancy of advertising campaigns you receive.
First-party cookies
| Cookie | Category | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cfduid | Necessary | 1 Month | Cloudflare - Used by Cloudflare, to identify trusted web traffic. |
| __gads | Advertising | 2 years | Google - Used to register what ads have been displayed to the user. |
| _calculatestuff_session | Necessary | Session | Used to track session related information. |
| _cmpQcif3pcsupported | Necessary | Session | Quantcast - Used for GDPR/CCPA compliance. |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - Registers a unique ID, used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. |
| _gat_gtag_UA_16395835_9 | Analytics | 1 Day | Google Analytics - Used to throttle request rate. |
| _gid | Analytics | 1 Day | Google Analytics - Registers a unique ID, used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. |
| ab_1 | Develop and improve | Session | Used to split test site variations. |
| addtl_consent | Necessary | 13 Months | Quantcast - Used for GDPR compliance. |
| euconsent-v2 | Necessary | 13 Months | Quantcast - Used for GDPR compliance. |
| signed_in | Necessary | Session | Used to determine if a user is logged in. |
| usprivacy | Necessary | 13 Months | Quantcast - Used for CCPA compliance. |
Third-party cookies
We use a third-party (Publift) to provide monetisation technologies for our site. You can review their privacy and cookie policy here. When appropriate consent has been provided, their system and partners will place third party advertising and tracking cookies on your browser. We have no control over these cookies, and are unable to determine in advance what cookies will be placed. Below is a list of Publift partners and their privacy policies.
| Network Partner Name | Privacy Policy Link |
|---|---|
| Privacy Policy | |
| AMAZON PUBLISHER SERVICES | Privacy Policy |
| RUBICON PROJECT (INC. TELARIA) | Privacy Policy |
| PUBMATIC | Privacy Policy |
| INDEX EXCHANGE | Privacy Policy |
| CRITEO | Privacy Policy |
| DISTRICT M | Privacy Policy |
| OPENX | Privacy Policy |
| TRIPLELIFT | Privacy Policy |
| APPNEXUS | Privacy Policy |
| GUMGUM | Privacy Policy |
| CONVERSANT | Privacy Policy |
| INSKIN | Privacy Policy |
| EMX DIGITAL | Privacy Policy |
| TEADS | Privacy Policy |
| PLAYGROUND XYZ | Privacy Policy |
| LIVERAMP | Privacy Policy |
| CONNECTAD | Privacy Policy |
| NOBID | Privacy Policy |
Controlling Cookies
Visitors may wish to restrict the use of cookies, or completely prevent them from being set. Most browsers provide for ways to control cookie behavior such as the length of time they are stored - either through built-in functionality or by utilizing third party plugins.
To find out more on how to manage and delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org. For more details on advertising cookies, and how to manage them, visit youronlinechoices.eu (EU based), or aboutads.info (US based).
Some specific opt-out programs are available here:
Google Adsense - https://adssettings.google.com/
Google Analytics - https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
It's important to note that restricting or disabling the use of cookies can limit the functionality of sites, or prevent them from working correctly at all.