Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how BuildCalc uses them, and how you can manage your preferences. For broader information about how we handle data, see our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and serve relevant advertisements. Cookies may be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored until they expire or you delete them).
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function. They do not collect personal information for marketing purposes. Our calculators run client-side and do not require essential cookies to operate — however, some basic site functionality may rely on minimal session data.
Analytics Cookies
We may use Google Analytics or similar services to understand how visitors use the Site — which pages are popular, how long users stay, and where traffic comes from. Analytics cookies collect anonymized usage data. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its advertising partners use cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to:
- Serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites
- Measure ad performance and prevent fraud
- Limit how many times you see the same ad
Third-party vendors and ad networks may also use cookies to serve ads on our Site. These vendors may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide targeted advertising.
Types of Cookies at a Glance
- Essential — required for basic site operation
- Analytics — help us understand site usage (Google Analytics)
- Advertising — enable personalized ads (Google AdSense, DoubleClick)
How to Disable Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Block all cookies or cookies from specific sites
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
Browser-specific instructions:
Blocking all cookies may affect Site functionality and your experience with our calculators.
Opt Out of Personalized Advertising
To opt out of personalized ads from Google, visit Google Ads Settings. For broader opt-out across ad networks, visit www.aboutads.info (US) or Your Online Choices (EU/UK).
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact
Questions about cookies? Contact us at support@buildcalcu.com or via our Contact Us page.