What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
tfc_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent choice | 12 months |
_ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — counts visits, pages viewed | 14 months |
_gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours |
IDE, DSID | Advertising | Google AdSense — serves relevant ads | 13 months |
test_cookie | Advertising | Checks if your browser supports cookies | Session |
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for the site to function correctly. They cannot be disabled. The only essential cookie we set is tfc_consent, which remembers whether you accepted or declined non-essential cookies.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use TaxiFareCalc — which pages are most popular, where visitors come from, and how long they stay. All data is aggregated and anonymized. IP addresses are anonymized before storage.
These cookies are only set if you click "Accept All" in our cookie banner.
Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements that help keep TaxiFareCalc free. Google may use advertising cookies to show you personalized ads based on your browsing history across sites.
These cookies are only set if you click "Accept All" in our cookie banner. If you decline, you will still see ads but they will not be personalized.
How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to control cookies:
- Cookie banner — Use the Accept/Decline buttons when you first visit. You can change your choice anytime by clearing your browser cookies.
- Browser settings — All major browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may break site functionality.
- Google opt-out — Visit google.com/settings/ads to opt out of personalized Google advertising.
- Your Online Choices — Visit youronlinechoices.com to manage advertising preferences across multiple companies.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services (Google). We do not control these cookies. Please refer to Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
Contact
Questions about our cookie use? Email us at privacy@taxifarecalc.com.