Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how QuickCal ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website ("the Service"). This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

2. Current Cookie Usage

Important Notice: QuickCal currently does NOT use cookies. Our analytics implementation is cookieless, respecting user privacy while still providing necessary usage insights.

2.1 Cookieless Analytics

We use privacy-focused, cookieless analytics to understand how users interact with our website. This approach allows us to gather necessary insights for improving our service without compromising user privacy or requiring cookie consent.

2.2 Local Storage

While we don't use cookies, our website may use browser local storage to:

  • Remember your language preference
  • Store calculation history temporarily (if you choose to use this feature)
  • Maintain user interface preferences

This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

3. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

3.1 Types of Cookies

While we don't currently use cookies, here are the types that websites commonly use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help understand how visitors interact with the website
  • Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences and choices
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (we never use these)

4. Future Cookie Implementation

If we decide to implement cookies in the future, we will:

  • Update this Cookie Policy with detailed information
  • Provide clear notice to users before implementation
  • Obtain appropriate consent where required by law
  • Offer easy opt-out mechanisms
  • Use only essential and analytics cookies, never advertising cookies

4.1 Potential Future Use Cases

We might consider using cookies in the future for:

  • Enhanced analytics that require session tracking
  • Improved user experience features
  • A/B testing for website improvements
  • Security enhancements

5. Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted on a third-party hosting service, which may set their own cookies for security and performance purposes. We have no control over these cookies. Please refer to the hosting provider's privacy policy for more information.

6. Your Choices and Control

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies
  • Get notified when cookies are set

6.2 Local Storage Control

To clear local storage data from QuickCal:

  • Use your browser's "Clear browsing data" or "Clear storage" option
  • Select "Local storage" or "Site data" in the options
  • Choose this website specifically or clear all site data

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Since we don't currently use cookies, disabling cookies will not affect your ability to use QuickCal. However, if you disable local storage, you may lose:

  • Language preference settings
  • Temporarily saved calculation data
  • User interface customizations

8. Legal Compliance

Our cookieless approach ensures compliance with various privacy regulations including:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
  • Other regional privacy laws

9. Updates to This Policy

We will update this Cookie Policy if we begin using cookies or make changes to our data collection practices. We will notify users of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Providing prominent notice on our website
  • Obtaining consent where required by law

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please refer to the website's contact information when available.

11. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

Privacy-Friendly Approach: By using cookieless analytics and minimal data collection, QuickCal provides a privacy-friendly experience while still delivering excellent functionality.