Cookie Policy
Learn how we use cookies to enhance your experience on our electrical calculation tools
Last Updated: 9/17/2025
Effective Date: 9/17/2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better user experience and analyze how our site is used.
1. How We Use Cookies
Wire Size Calculator uses cookies to:
- Remember your calculator preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Provide relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Improve our website functionality and user experience
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: Required for basic website functionality
Examples:
- • Session management and security
- • Form submission and data validation
- • Cookie consent preferences
Note: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.
2.2 Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings
Examples:
- • Calculator input values and wire material preferences
- • Language and region settings
- • Newsletter subscription status
Benefit: Provides a more personalized experience by remembering your choices.
2.3 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
Data Collected:
- • Pages visited and time spent on each page
- • Traffic sources and referral websites
- • Device and browser information
- • User interactions with calculator tools
Benefit: Helps us improve website performance and user experience.
2.4 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
Purpose: Display relevant advertisements and measure ad performance
Functionality:
- • Show ads relevant to electrical engineering and tools
- • Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly
- • Measure ad effectiveness and revenue
- • Support our free service through advertising income
Note: These cookies may track your browsing across different websites.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses several third-party services that may set their own cookies:
3.1 Google Analytics
- Provider: Google LLC
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Data: Anonymous usage statistics
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
3.2 Google AdSense
- Provider: Google LLC
- Purpose: Advertising and revenue generation
- Data: Browsing behavior for ad targeting
- Opt-out: Google Ads Settings
3.3 Vercel Analytics
- Provider: Vercel Inc.
- Purpose: Website hosting and performance monitoring
- Data: Basic performance metrics
- Privacy: GDPR compliant, minimal data collection
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
- Set up notifications when cookies are being stored
Popular Browser Settings
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
⚠️ Important Note
Blocking essential cookies may prevent the wire size calculator from functioning properly. We recommend allowing functional cookies for the best experience.
4.2 Google-Specific Opt-outs
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads: Visit Google Ad Settings to manage ad personalization
- YouTube: Manage data and privacy settings in your Google account
5. Cookie Consent and Your Rights
5.1 Consent Management
When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner. Your choices include:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics and advertising
- Essential Only: Allow only cookies necessary for website functionality
- Customize: Choose specific cookie categories to allow or block
5.2 Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Access information about cookies we use
- Request deletion of non-essential cookies
- Receive clear information about cookie purposes
6. Cookie Retention Periods
| Cookie Type | Retention Period | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closure | Basic functionality |
| Preference Cookies | 1-2 years | Remember user settings |
| Analytics Cookies | 2 years | Website improvement |
| Advertising Cookies | 1-2 years | Ad personalization |
7. Security and Privacy
7.1 Data Protection
We implement security measures to protect cookie data:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure cookie flags to prevent unauthorized access
- Regular security audits and updates
- Compliance with international privacy standards
7.2 Data Minimization
We follow data minimization principles:
- Collect only necessary cookie data
- Limit cookie retention to required periods
- Regularly review and delete outdated cookies
- Use anonymous or pseudonymized data when possible
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie usage practices
- New features or services on our website
- Updates to applicable laws and regulations
- Technical improvements to our platform
Material changes will be communicated through website notices and updated "Last Modified" dates.
9. Contact Information
For questions about our cookie practices or to exercise your rights:
Related Policies
For complete information about our website policies:
- • Privacy Policy - Data collection and protection
- • Terms of Service - Usage rules and disclaimers
- • Refund Policy - Service terms and refunds
Privacy First Approach
We are committed to transparency about our cookie usage and respect your privacy choices. Our website functionality prioritizes user experience while maintaining high privacy standards.