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 provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
TimeWaster Calculator uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized content. Here's how we use different types of cookies:
Types of Cookies We Use
🔧 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
- Session management and security
- Basic website functionality
- Form submission and data processing
- Load balancing and performance optimization
📊 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Google Analytics for usage statistics
- Page views and user behavior tracking
- Performance monitoring and optimization
- Error tracking and debugging
🎯 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements through Google AdSense.
- Google AdSense personalization
- Ad frequency capping
- Interest-based advertising
- Ad performance measurement
⚙️ Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings for a better experience.
- Language and region preferences
- Theme and display settings
- Previous calculation inputs
- User interface customizations
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google AdSense: For displaying personalized advertisements
- Google Analytics: For website usage analytics and insights
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
- Content Delivery Networks: For faster content loading
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, allow only first-party cookies, or delete existing cookies.
Google Ad Settings
Visit Google's Ad Settings page to opt out of personalized advertising and manage your ad preferences across Google services.
Analytics Opt-Out
You can install Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 1-2 years)
- Analytics Cookies: Usually expire after 2 years
- Advertising Cookies: Typically expire after 30 days to 2 years
Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:
- Some features may not work properly
- You may see less relevant advertisements
- Your preferences won't be remembered between visits
- We won't be able to improve our services based on usage data
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@timewastercalculator.com
Cookie Consent
By continuing to use TimeWaster Calculator, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.
Last Updated: 9/4/2025 | This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.