Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 17, 2026
Your Privacy, Your Choice
SnapPetCalc uses cookies to analyze website traffic and improve your experience. We respect your privacy and give you full control over which cookies are used. All analytics data is anonymized.
1What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites to store information such as preferences, login status, or browsing activity. They are commonly used for analytics, advertising, and personalization. Cookies may be first-party (set by the website you visit) or third-party (set by external services).
2Cookies We Use
SnapPetCalc uses the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveRequired for the website to function properly. This includes storing your theme preference (light/dark mode) and cookie consent preferences. These cookies do not track you and are stored only on your device.
Analytics Cookies
OptionalWe use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the user experience and identify popular content. Analytics data is anonymized and we do not use it for advertising purposes.
3Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymized usage statistics. Google Analytics may set the following cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state | 2 years |
These cookies are only set if you consent to analytics. We have configured Google Analytics to:
- Anonymize IP addresses
- Disable data sharing with Google
- Not use data for advertising
- Comply with GDPR requirements
4Google Consent Mode v2
We use Google Consent Mode v2 to respect your cookie preferences. This technology allows Google Analytics to operate in a privacy-compliant way based on your consent choices:
- If you accept cookies: Full analytics functionality is enabled
- If you reject cookies: No tracking cookies are set, but we may receive anonymized, aggregated data
Your consent preferences are stored locally in your browser and remembered for future visits.
5Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use your browser's local storage to save:
- Theme preference (light or dark mode)
- Cookie consent preferences
- Install banner dismissal state
Local storage data never leaves your device and can be cleared through your browser settings.
6Managing Your Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:
- Cookie banner: Click "Customize" when you first visit to set your preferences
- Clear cookies: Delete cookies through your browser settings to reset preferences
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you block all cookies, though this may affect site functionality
To reset your preferences, clear your browser's local storage for this site, and you will see the consent banner again.
7We Do Not Use
SnapPetCalc does not use:
- Advertising cookies
- Remarketing or retargeting
- Social media tracking pixels
- Third-party advertising networks
- Cookies that identify you personally
8GDPR Compliance
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, consent is required before placing non-essential cookies. SnapPetCalc complies by:
- Showing a consent banner before setting analytics cookies
- Defaulting to "denied" for all non-essential cookies
- Providing clear information about what data is collected
- Allowing you to change preferences at any time
- Using Google Consent Mode v2 for compliant analytics
9Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. If we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we will update the consent banner and ask for your preferences again. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above.
10Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: snappetcalc@gmail.com