01 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use them, and deliver relevant content and advertisements.
This Cookie Policy explains exactly which cookies we use on solarpanelcostcalculators.com, why we use them, and how you can control them.
02 Types of Cookies We Use
Essential
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Required for the Website to function. Enable core features like page navigation, security, and accessibility. Cannot be disabled.
Always Active
Analytics
Performance & Analytics Cookies
Collect anonymous data on how visitors use our site — pages viewed, time spent, and traffic sources. Used via Google Analytics.
Can be opted out
Advertising
Advertising & Targeting Cookies
Set by Google AdSense to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. Includes the DoubleClick cookie.
Can be opted out
Affiliate
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
Placed by affiliate partners when you click our affiliate links. Track referrals and attribute commissions to our Website.
Can be opted out
03 Specific Cookies We Use
Google Analytics Cookies
- _ga — Distinguishes unique users. Expires: 2 years.
- _gid — Identifies user session. Expires: 24 hours.
- _gat — Limits request rate. Expires: 1 minute.
Google AdSense Cookies
- __gads — Registers ad interactions. Expires: 13 months.
- IDE — Google DoubleClick cookie for ad targeting. Expires: 1 year.
- test_cookie — Checks browser cookie support. Expires: 15 minutes.
Functional Cookies
- cookieconsent_status — Remembers your cookie consent choice. Expires: 1 year.
04 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are set by third-party services we use. These include:
- Google LLC — Analytics and AdSense advertising cookies
- Affiliate Networks — Commission tracking cookies from our affiliate partners
- Sponsored Content Partners — May set tracking cookies through embedded content
We do not control third-party cookies. Please review the respective privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their cookie practices.
05 How to Manage & Opt Out of Cookies
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Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies in Settings → Privacy. This may affect Website functionality.
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Network Advertising Initiative
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Digital Advertising Alliance
06 Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will update the "Last Updated" date when changes are made. Your continued use of our Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
