Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

At ChartAtlas, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, ensure our calculators function properly, and help us understand how our tools are being used.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly.

• Maintain calculator state during your session
• Remember your preferences while browsing
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Enable core website functionality

Legal Basis: These cookies are essential for the website to function and do not require consent.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

• Track which calculators are most popular
• Measure website performance and loading times
• Understand user behavior patterns (anonymously)
• Identify areas for improvement
• Monitor for technical errors

Third-party services: We may use Google Analytics or similar services for this purpose.

2.3 Functional Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enhance functionality and personalization.

• Remember your calculator preferences
• Save your input formatting choices
• Maintain theme or display preferences
• Store recently used calculators

3. How We Use Cookies

3.1 Calculator Functionality

Cookies help us provide a better calculator experience by:

• Saving your progress if you navigate away temporarily
• Remembering your preferred number formatting
• Maintaining calculation history during your session
• Preserving form data to prevent accidental loss

3.2 Website Improvement

We use cookies to understand:

• Which calculators provide the most value to users
• How people navigate through our site
• What features are used most frequently
• Where users encounter difficulties
• Performance bottlenecks and optimization opportunities

3.3 User Experience

Cookies help us provide:

• Faster loading times for returning visitors
• Personalized calculator recommendations
• Reduced need to re-enter preferences
• More relevant content suggestions

4. Third-Party Cookies

4.1 Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services that set cookies:

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage patterns
• Performance Monitoring: Tracks website speed and reliability
• Error Tracking: Identifies and helps fix technical issues

These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies if you have concerns about third-party data collection.

4.2 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

We use CDNs to deliver website content efficiently:

• Faster loading of calculator interfaces
• Improved website reliability
• Enhanced security features

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Accept all cookies: Default setting for full functionality
• Block all cookies: May affect website functionality
• Block third-party cookies: Allows essential cookies only
• Prompt before setting cookies: Ask permission for each cookie
• Delete existing cookies: Clear stored data

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

5.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

Essential cookies: Blocking these may prevent calculators from working properly.

Analytics cookies: Blocking these won't affect functionality but limits our ability to improve the site.

Functional cookies: Blocking these may require you to re-enter preferences each visit.

6. Data Protection and Privacy

6.1 What We Don't Store

Important: We do NOT store your personal calculation data in cookies or anywhere else:

• Income amounts or financial details
• Business plans or projections
• Tax information or personal data
• Specific calculation results

6.2 Anonymous Data Only

Any data collected through cookies is:

• Anonymized and aggregated
• Used for statistical purposes only
• Not linked to personal identity
• Not shared with third parties for marketing

7. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain for a specified period (typically 1-24 months)
• Analytics cookies: Usually expire after 24 months
• Functional cookies: May last up to 12 months for convenience

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Last updated” date at the top.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: info@chartatlas.com
Website: Contact Us
Privacy Policy: View Privacy Policy