Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 06, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

How We Use Cookies

CU-Rates.org uses cookies for the following purposes:

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like:

  • Session management
  • Security features
  • Dark mode preferences
  • Form submissions

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 1 year

2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect information about:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Calculator usage
  • Browser and device information
  • Geographic location (city/state level only)

This information is anonymous and helps us improve our website. Google Analytics cookies include:

  • _ga - Distinguishes users (2 years)
  • _ga_* - Maintains session state (2 years)

3. Advertising Cookies (Ezoic)

We use Ezoic to display advertisements. Ezoic may use cookies to:

  • Show relevant ads based on your interests
  • Limit the number of times you see an ad
  • Measure ad effectiveness

Duration: Up to 2 years

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we use third-party services that may set cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics
  • Ezoic: Advertisement delivery and optimization
  • Tailwind CSS CDN: Styling framework

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies

Learn how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Opt-Out Tools

Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent some features of our website from working properly, such as saving your dark mode preference or using our calculators.

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We respect your privacy choices and recommend using the opt-out tools listed above.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use our website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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