Cookie Policy
Learn how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website.
Last updated: July 29, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings that can make your next visit easier and more useful to you.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
PetLifeCalculator uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Performance Cookies: Help us improve website performance
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Examples: Session management, security features, basic functionality
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, user behavior analysis
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples: Language preferences, calculator settings, theme preferences
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how our website performs and identify areas for improvement. They collect information about how visitors interact with our site.
Examples: Error tracking, performance monitoring, load time optimization
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
- Google Fonts: To display custom fonts on our website
- Hosting Services: For website security and performance
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings
- Cookie Consent: We provide options to accept or decline non-essential cookies
- Third-Party Opt-Out: You can opt out of third-party analytics services
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Cookie Duration
Cookies on our website may be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
Most of our cookies are session cookies that are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Analytics cookies may persist for up to 2 years.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@petlifecalculator.com
- Website: https://petlifecalculator.com
- Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours