1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) that websites place when you visit them. They serve various purposes, including remembering your preferences, tracking your browsing behavior, and providing personalized content.
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can usually change your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent.
2. How We Use Cookies
Gas Efficiency Planner uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as navigation, form submission, and security features. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting the site's functionality.
Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our site. These cookies collect information about your browsing behavior, the pages you visit, time spent on the site, and the links you click. This helps us improve our website and user experience. You can opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices on the website, such as language preference or display settings, so you don't have to reset them every time you visit.
Advertising Cookies
If we display advertisements on our site, advertising partners may use cookies to track your browsing behavior and serve targeted advertisements. These are managed by third-party ad networks and are subject to their privacy policies.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that we use, including:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage tracking
- Advertising Networks: For serving and tracking advertisements
- Social Media Platforms: If we include social media features
These third parties have their own cookie policies, and we recommend reviewing them to understand how your data is used.
4. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be classified by their duration:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over how cookies are used. Here's how to manage them:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your settings. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all cookies
- Accept cookies only from certain sites
- Clear cookies after each browsing session
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific analytics services:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Advertising Opt-Out: Visit the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. If you enable this feature, we will respect your preference and limit our tracking activities. However, most websites, including ours, do not change their behavior in response to Do Not Track signals.
7. Cookie Policy Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "effective date." Your continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us using our contact form.
Last Updated: January 2025