Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 11, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Compounding Calculator ("we," "us," or "our") uses them on compounding-calculator.com (the "Site"), and your choices regarding cookies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website operators. Cookies can be "persistent" (stored until they expire or you delete them) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use the following categories of cookies:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They include cookies that remember your cookie consent preference and your theme selection (light/dark mode). These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
compoundhub_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted/rejected) | Persistent |
theme | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | Persistent |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics cookies (such as those from Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the Site. These cookies help us measure traffic, identify popular pages, and improve the user experience. Analytics cookies collect information in an aggregated form.
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
_ga, _gid | Distinguishes unique users and tracks page views | Google Analytics |
2.3 Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google and its advertising partners use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites. These cookies enable personalized advertising and help measure ad performance.
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
Various (e.g., __gads, __gpi) | Personalized ad delivery, frequency capping, and ad performance measurement | Google AdSense / DoubleClick |
3. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Our cookie banner — When you first visit the Site, a banner asks you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clicking "Manage cookies" in the website footer.
- Browser settings — Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Check your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect Site functionality.
- Google opt-out — You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
- Industry opt-out — Visit www.aboutads.info/choices or www.youronlinechoices.eu for additional opt-out options.
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save your cookie consent preference and theme selection. Local storage works similarly to cookies but is not automatically sent to servers with each request. You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or settings.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
6. More Information
For details on how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy. If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please visit our Contact page.