Last updated: April 6, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, but they may be linked to personal data that you have provided or that has been collected from other sources.
2. How We Use Cookies
SolarCalcu.com uses cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the site functions correctly – some cookies are essential for the website to operate and cannot be disabled.
- To analyse site usage – we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our calculators and content, so we can improve the experience.
- To serve relevant advertisements – advertising cookies allow Google AdSense to display ads that may be relevant to your interests, based on your browsing history.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | SolarCalcu.com | Ensure basic site functionality and security | Session |
| Analytics | Google Analytics | Track page views, session duration, and user behaviour in aggregate | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising | Google AdSense | Serve personalised ads based on browsing interests | Up to 2 years |
| Preference | Remember user settings and ad personalisation preferences | Up to 1 year |
4. Google Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about how visitors use SolarCalcu.com. The information generated by these cookies — such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and the source of traffic — is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
Google uses this data to evaluate the use of our website and to compile reports on website activity. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Google AdSense Cookies
SolarCalcu.com uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites across the internet. This allows Google to show you ads that may be more relevant to your interests.
Google’s advertising cookies enable it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to SolarCalcu.com and other sites. The information collected is used in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.
6. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver advertisements. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of those providers. We do not have direct control over the information collected by these cookies.
Third-party providers whose cookies may be present on our site include:
- Google LLC (Analytics & AdSense)
- DoubleClick (Google advertising network)
7. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You have the right to accept or refuse cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. You can also delete cookies that have already been set.
To manage cookies in your browser, refer to the instructions for your specific browser:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on SolarCalcu.com and other websites you visit.
8. Your Consent
By continuing to use SolarCalcu.com without changing your cookie settings, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out tools linked above.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date at the top. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please get in touch:
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