Cookie Policy

SnapSleepCalc uses minimal cookies and follows a strict privacy-first approach.

• We do not use cookies for advertising or personalization
• We do not track users across websites
• Analytics cookies, where used, are configured for privacy and anonymity

2.1. Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website.

2.2. Cookies may be:

• Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies, which remain until they expire or are deleted

2.3. Cookies can be:

• First-party cookies, set by the website you visit
• Third-party cookies, set by external services embedded on the site

2.4. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and other browser-based storage mechanisms.

3.1. SnapSleepCalc minimizes the use of cookies and does not use cookies for:

• Advertising
• Remarketing
• Behavioral profiling
• Cross-site tracking

3.2. We do not set first-party cookies for user identification.

3.3. We use browser local storage (not cookies) solely to remember user preferences, such as:

• Theme selection (light or dark mode)

This data:

• Remains on your device
• Is not transmitted to our servers

3.4. Google Analytics may set limited cookies for basic analytics functionality, as described in Section 5.

These cookies are required for basic website operation and security. SnapSleepCalc uses minimal strictly necessary cookies.

Functional features on SnapSleepCalc (such as theme preferences) are handled using local storage, not cookies.

Analytics cookies help us understand general website usage through anonymized, aggregated data. See Section 5 for details.

SnapSleepCalc does not use marketing, advertising, or targeting cookies.

5.1. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand overall traffic patterns and improve the website.

5.2. Our GA4 setup is privacy-focused:

• IP anonymization enabled
• Google Signals disabled
• Advertising features disabled
• Remarketing and audience creation disabled
• No data shared for advertising purposes

5.3. While GA4 may use cookies for basic functionality, these cookies:

• Do not enable personalized advertising
• Do not track users across websites

5.4. We cannot identify individual users through analytics data.

6.1. We use browser local storage to store limited preference data.

6.2. Local storage data remains until:

• You clear your browser data
• We remove the feature programmatically

6.3. Current uses of local storage:

• Theme preference (light or dark mode)

6.4. Local storage data never leaves your device.

7.1. Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings.

7.2. You can:

• Block or delete cookies
• Receive alerts before cookies are stored
• Use private or incognito browsing modes

7.3. Disabling cookies will not affect the core functionality of SnapSleepCalc's calculator.

7.4. More information about cookies can be found at allaboutcookies.org.

8.1. If you are located in the EEA, you have rights under the GDPR regarding personal data and cookies.

8.2. These rights include:

• Being informed about cookie usage
• Withdrawing consent for non-essential cookies
• Requesting access or deletion of data

8.3. Because SnapSleepCalc uses minimal cookies, exercising these rights is straightforward.

9.1. SnapSleepCalc currently uses only one third-party service that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics (privacy-configured)

9.2. Third-party services are governed by their own privacy policies.

10.1. We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or site functionality.

10.2. The "Last updated" date indicates the most recent revision.

10.3. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy:

📧 Email: snapsleepcalc@gmail.com