Cookie Policy & Consent

Last updated: September 10, 2025

This page explains how City Paycheck Calculator (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies, and how you can control them. For how we handle personal information more broadly, see our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies & similar technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data. We also use similar technologies like local storage, pixels, and tracking URLs to recognize your browser, remember preferences, and understand how our site is used.

Why we use cookies

  • Essential — to operate core site functions (security, load balancing, consent choices).
  • Preferences — to remember settings (e.g., location or inputs where supported).
  • Analytics — to measure usage and improve our calculators and content.
  • Advertising / Affiliate (if enabled) — to measure referrals and manage ads. Monetization does not influence calculator logic.

Cookie categories we use

Category
Purpose
Examples*
Retention
Essential
Site security, consent storage, load balancing
e.g., consent_cookie, __cf_bm
Session to 12 months
Preferences
Remember settings (e.g., frequency, state/city)
e.g., cpc_pref_state, cpc_freq
Up to 12 months
Analytics
Understand traffic & performance
e.g., _ga, _gid, _gcl_au, _hjSession*
Up to 24 months
Advertising / Affiliate
Measure referrals, limit frequency, basic personalization
e.g., _fbp, _ttp, _uet, affiliate_id
Up to 24 months

*Examples are illustrative; your exact cookie names may vary depending on the providers you enable.

How to manage your consent

  • Use our consent tool: Click Manage cookie preferences to accept, reject, or change settings by category.
  • Withdraw consent anytime: Reopen the consent tool via the link above.
  • Browser controls: You can block/delete cookies in your browser settings. This may affect site functionality.
  • Mobile ads settings: Use your device’s “Limit Ad Tracking” / “Ads personalization” controls to reset or limit identifiers.
  • Email pixels: If we send emails, some may use pixels for metrics. You can disable images or unsubscribe.

California privacy choices (CCPA/CPRA)

We do not sell your personal information. If advertising/affiliate cookies are enabled, certain disclosures may be considered “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising. California residents can opt out by opening the consent tool: Manage cookie preferences.

You can also submit privacy requests via our Data Request Center.

GDPR legal bases for cookies (EEA/UK)

  • Consent — for non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising/affiliate). You can withdraw at any time via the consent tool.
  • Legitimate interests — for essential cookies needed to run the site securely and reliably (balanced against your rights).

Retention & expiration

Cookies may persist for a session or for a defined period (e.g., 3–24 months). We align cookie lifetimes with their purposes and applicable guidance. You can delete cookies earlier using your browser settings or the consent tool.

Third-party cookies & providers

If enabled, analytics and advertising partners may set their own cookies. Their use is governed by their privacy policies. We contractually restrict service providers from using data for purposes other than providing services to us.

You can control third-party categories via our consent tool or your browser settings.

Global Privacy Control (GPC)

Where feasible, we treat a valid Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a request to opt out of “sharing”/targeted advertising cookies. You can still fine-tune choices using the consent tool above.

Changes & contact

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date shows the latest version.

Questions? Email contact@citypaycheckcalculator.com or visit our Contact page.

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