This policy explains how Real Asphalt Calculator (realasphaltcalculator.com) uses cookies and similar browser storage, and how you can control them. It should be read with our Privacy Policy.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. Similar technologies, such as local storage, work the same way. Some are needed for a site to work; others help the owner understand how the site is used or show advertising.
Your choice
When you first visit, a banner asks whether you accept or reject non-essential cookies. Analytics and advertising cookies are only set if you choose Accept all. If you choose Reject all, only the strictly necessary storage below is used, and every calculator still works fully. We remember your choice for 6 months, then ask again.
You can change your mind at any time: . The same link is in the footer of every page.
Cookies we use
Strictly necessary
These are needed for the site to work and to remember your choices. They do not track you.
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected cookies | First-party cookie | 6 months |
| theme | Remembers your light or dark mode setting | Local storage | Until you clear it |
Analytics (only if you accept)
Google Analytics helps us understand which pages are used and how visitors find the site, so we can improve the calculators. The data is aggregated and does not identify you by name.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_<id> | Google Analytics | Keeps track of the current session | 2 years |
Advertising (only if you accept)
Google AdSense shows ads that help keep the calculators free. With your consent, Google and its partners use cookies to show ads based on your visits to this and other websites, limit how often you see an ad, and measure ad performance.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads, __gpi | Google AdSense | Ad frequency and performance measurement | 13 months |
| IDE | Google (doubleclick.net) | Personalized advertising | 13 months |
| NID | Google (google.com) | Ad preferences and personalization | 6 months |
Third-party cookies are controlled by their providers. See how Google uses cookies and how Google uses information from sites that use its services.
Controlling cookies in your browser
Besides the choice on this site, you can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. You can also opt out of personalized Google ads at Google Ads Settings, of Google Analytics with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, and of many advertising networks at aboutads.info.
Changes and contact
We will update this policy and the date above if the cookies we use change. Questions: hello@realasphaltcalculator.com.