Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Civil Calculation uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and provide personalized content.
Last updated: February 15, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They contain information about your visit and are used to remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and provide relevant content.
Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your settings, and provide you with a more personalized experience. Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly, while others help us analyze usage patterns and improve our services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Examples: Session management, security features, user authentication, and basic functionality.
Duration: Usually session-based or short-term (less than 24 hours).
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in providing a functional website.
Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous statistical information.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies that track page views, time spent on pages, and user journeys.
Duration: Typically 26 months for Google Analytics.
Legal Basis: Consent (you can opt out) or legitimate interest (anonymized data).
Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.
Examples: Theme preferences (light/dark mode), language settings, calculator preferences.
Duration: Usually 1 year or until you clear your cookies.
Legal Basis: Consent or legitimate interest in improving user experience.
Marketing Cookies (Future Use)
Purpose: Currently not used, but may be implemented in the future for targeted advertising.
Examples: Advertising platform cookies for showing relevant ads.
Duration: Varies by advertising platform (typically 30-90 days).
Legal Basis: Consent required for marketing cookies.
Specific Cookies We Use
Google Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Identifies user sessions | 24 hours |
| _gat | Limits request rate | 1 minute |
| _ga_<ID> | Stores user-specific data | 2 years |
Functional Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Remembers cookie preferences | 1 year |
| calculator_settings | Saves calculator preferences | 30 days |
Cookie Consent & Management
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Civil Calculation, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences for different cookie categories.
Managing Cookie Preferences
Cookie Settings: You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer or by visiting this Cookie Policy page.
Browser Settings: You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect website functionality.
Opt-out Links: For Google Analytics, you can opt out using Google's opt-out browser add-on.
Withdrawing Consent
You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Some features of our website may not function properly without certain cookies.
How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Mobile Devices
iOS: Settings → Safari → Block Cookies
Android: Chrome app → Settings → Site settings → Cookies
Third-party browsers have similar settings in their menu
⚠️ Important: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly without certain cookies enabled.
Third-Party Cookies & Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used and to improve our services. Google Analytics collects information about your use of our website, including pages visited and time spent on each page.
Privacy: The data collected is anonymized and aggregated. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish users but does not collect personally identifiable information.
Opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google's opt-out browser add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out
Hosting & CDN Services
Our website is hosted on secure servers and may use Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to improve loading speeds. These services may set cookies for performance optimization.
Data Processing: These services process data on our behalf and are contractually obligated to maintain data security and privacy.
Cookie Data Retention
Different types of cookies have different retention periods. We have designed our cookie usage to minimize data retention while still providing necessary functionality:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for 26 months (Google Analytics standard)
- Functional Cookies: Retained for up to 1 year or until you change preferences
- Consent Cookies: Retained for 1 year to remember your preferences
You can clear cookies at any time through your browser settings, which will reset your preferences and require you to provide consent again if applicable.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page
- Post the updated policy on our website
- May show a notice about significant changes
- Require re-consent for new cookie categories if applicable
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices and your options.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about our cookie usage or privacy practices, please contact us:
Privacy Contact
Email: privacy@civilcalculation.com
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Response Time: Within 7 business days
General Support
Company: Pave Engineering Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Email: info@paveengineering.com
Website: www.paveengineering.com
Business Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 6 PM NPT