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SimplyDCA

Cookie Policy

Version:1.1
Effective Date:February 6, 2026
Last Updated:February 17, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

How We Use Cookies

SimplyDCA uses cookies for the following purposes:

1. Essential Cookies (Required)

  • Security: Prevent CSRF attacks and maintain secure connections.
  • Preferences: Remember your selected settings between visits.

2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

  • Google Analytics: Understand site usage, popular features, and user demographics.
  • Performance Monitoring: Identify slow pages and errors.

3. Advertising Cookies (Optional)

  • Google AdSense: Display relevant advertisements.
  • Remarketing: Show ads to previous visitors (if enabled).

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
_gaGoogle Analytics ID2 yearsAnalytics
_gidGoogle Analytics session24 hoursAnalytics
_gatGoogle Analytics throttle1 minuteAnalytics
preferencesUser settings1 yearEssential

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: Usage tracking.
  • Google AdSense: Advertising (if enabled).
  • CDN Providers: Content delivery optimization.

These third parties have their own privacy policies which govern how they use collected data.

Your Cookie Choices

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
  • Firefox: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

Opt-Out Tools

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies:

  • The calculator will still work normally.
  • We cannot remember your preferences between visits.
  • We cannot analyze site usage to improve features.
  • Ads may be less relevant to your interests.

Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this policy as we add new features. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the date of the latest revision.

Contact

Cookie questions: privacy@simplydca.com

Questions? If you have any questions about this document, please contact us at privacy@simplydca.com