What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help sites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and deliver relevant advertising. Some cookies are essential for the site to function, while others help us improve your experience.
How We Use Cookies
CalculateQuick uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Keeping the site secure and preventing abuse
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Understanding how visitors use our site
- Displaying relevant advertisements
- Showing our most popular calculators
- Improving site performance through caching
Your Consent
When you first visit our site, you will see a consent dialog asking for permission to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies or manage your preferences.
To change your cookie preferences at any time, click “Privacy and cookie settings” in the footer of any page. Our consent mechanism is managed by Google and complies with the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF).
Types of Cookies on This Site
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | CalculateQuick | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Authentication for logged-in users | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Stores admin preferences | 1 year |
| CONSENT | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 2 years |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site. They collect information anonymously.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limits request rate | 1 minute |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity | Stores a unique user ID | 1 year |
| _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Connects page views in a session | 1 day |
| CLID | Microsoft Clarity | Identifies returning users | 1 year |
| ANONCHK | Microsoft Clarity | Indicates if MUID is transferred to ANID | Session |
| MR | Microsoft Clarity | Indicates whether to refresh MUID | 7 days |
| SM | Microsoft Clarity | Used for synchronizing the MUID across domains | Session |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements based on your interests.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense | Measures ad interactions | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Collects information for ad delivery | 13 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Measures ad conversion | 13 months |
| NID | Stores preferences and ad personalization | 6 months | |
| ANID | Ad personalization across devices | 13 months | |
| 1P_JAR | Gathers site statistics and tracks conversions | 1 month | |
| test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Checks if browser accepts cookies | 15 minutes |
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wpp_* | WP Popular Posts | Tracks page views for popular posts widget | Session |
Performance Cookies
These cookies help improve site speed and performance.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| litespeed_* | LiteSpeed Cache | Caching and performance optimization | Varies |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. For more information, see their respective privacy policies:
- Google Privacy Policy (Analytics, AdSense, YouTube)
- Microsoft Privacy Statement (Clarity)
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
On This Site
Click “Privacy and cookie settings” in the footer to manage your consent preferences for non-essential cookies.
In Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect site functionality.
Opt Out of Personalized Advertising
More Information
For more details about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at hey@calculatequick.com.
Last updated: 18 January 2026