This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them on Roof Square Footage Calculator.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you browse websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.
How we use cookies
Our core calculator functionality does not require cookies to operate. However, we use cookies for the following purposes:
1. **Analytics**: To understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience. (e.g., Google Analytics)
2. **Advertising**: To serve relevant advertisements to our users. Our advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense) may use cookies to personalize the ads you see.
3. **Preferences**: To remember your settings or preferences for future visits.
LocalStorage and Session Storage
In addition to standard cookies, our calculators utilize browser LocalStorage and SessionStorage to store your active inputs (such as preferred measurement units between feet and meters, or active roof pitch selections).
This information is stored strictly on your own device's browser and is never transmitted to or stored on our servers. You can clear this saved state at any time by clearing your browser's site data and cache.
Third-party cookies
In some special cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. This site uses Google Analytics and Google AdSense, which are two of the most widespread and trusted analytics and advertising solutions on the web.
These services help us understand user engagement patterns, monitor calculator performance, and deliver relevant advertisements. For more information on Google Analytics and AdSense cookies, see the official Google Privacy & Terms documentation.
Managing and disabling cookies in your browser
You can control, block, or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. To manage your preferences, consult the help menu of your specific web browser:
- **Google Chrome:** Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-Party Cookies.
- **Apple Safari:** Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
- **Mozilla Firefox:** Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- **Microsoft Edge:** Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
Please note that disabling certain essential browser storage mechanisms may impact how unit preferences and recent calculator history are remembered during your visit.
Contact us regarding privacy
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies or data privacy practices, please contact our data governance team via our Contact page or email us directly.