Understanding how we use cookies on our website
AsphaltCalculator.com ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, the information we collect using cookies, how that information is used, and how to control the cookie preferences.
Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly, make it more secure, provide better user experience, and understand how the website performs and to analyze what works and where it needs improvement.
As most of the online services, our website uses cookies first-party and third-party cookies for a number of purposes. The first-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.
The third-party cookies used on our website are used mainly for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, providing advertisements that are relevant to you, and all in all providing you with a better and improved user experience and help speed up your future interactions with our website.
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. These cookies enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas of the website, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Functionality cookies help us remember choices you have made on our website, like your preferred language or your login details. They enhance the functionality and personalization of the website.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on how you use it. These cookies do not identify you individually.
Advertising cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed for advertisers, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| cookieConsent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| darkMode | Functionality | Remembers your preference for dark mode | 1 year |
| fontSize | Functionality | Remembers your font size preference | 1 year |
| asphaltProjects | Functionality | Stores your saved asphalt calculation projects | 1 year |
| _fbp | Advertising | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products | 3 months |
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept or reject different types of cookies.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You can delete existing cookies from your browser and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed.
Some third-party services like Google Analytics, Facebook, etc., provide opt-out mechanisms that are specific to their services.
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website. If you block or delete cookies, you may not be able to use some features of our website, such as saving your preferences or login information.
Our website uses services from third parties that may also set cookies on your device. We do not have control over these cookies. These third parties include:
Please check the respective privacy policies of these third parties to understand their use of cookies and how to opt out if desired.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our data practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy on our website. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@asphaltcalculator.com
Address: 123 Calculator Way, Suite 456, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA