Cookie Policy
Last updated: 13 March 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owners. This policy explains how OnlineCalculator.co.uk uses cookies and similar technologies.
How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Strictly necessary cookies — Required for the website to function (e.g. security, load balancing, basic preferences).
- Analytics and performance — To understand how visitors use our site (e.g. pages visited, traffic sources) so we can improve our calculators and content.
- Preferences — To remember settings you choose (e.g. theme or region) where we offer such options.
We do not use cookies to identify you personally. Our calculators run in your browser and we do not store your calculation inputs in cookies.
Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to work. They cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms.
Analytics cookies
We may use analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics or similar) that set cookies to help us see how many people visit our site, which pages are most used, and how we can improve the experience. This information is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
Functional cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages (e.g. analytics providers). We do not control these cookies. You can check the relevant third party’s website for more information about how they use cookies and how to manage them.
Managing and deleting cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your device and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. If you do this, however, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site and some services and functionalities may not work.
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. You can usually find these under “Options”, “Settings” or “Privacy”. Here are links to guidance for common browsers:
Your consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, except where your consent is required by law (e.g. for non-essential cookies in certain jurisdictions). Where we rely on consent, we will obtain it before setting optional cookies. You can change your mind at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing cookies as described above.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page and change the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our contact page. For more on how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.