Last Updated: December 22, 2025
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.
Cookies allow websites to:
FuelPriceCalculator.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and for advertising purposes (if applicable).
Purpose: Required for the website to function properly
Duration: Session or persistent
Can be disabled? No (required for core functionality)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| calculator_units | Remembers your preference (imperial/metric) | 1 year |
| saved_trips | Stores your saved calculations (localStorage) | Until cleared |
| session_id | Maintains your browsing session | Session |
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website
Duration: Typically 2 years
Can be disabled? Yes
| Cookie Provider | Purpose | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Tracks page views, sessions, traffic sources, user demographics | Google Cookie Policy |
| _ga, _gid, _gat | Distinguish users and throttle request rate | 24 months / 24 hours / 1 minute |
What Google Analytics collects:
Purpose: Display relevant advertisements and measure ad performance
Duration: Varies (typically 30-90 days)
Can be disabled? Yes
| Ad Provider | Purpose | Opt-Out |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Serves personalized advertisements based on browsing history | Google Ad Settings |
| Third-party ad networks | Retargeting and behavioral advertising | NAI Opt-Out |
Purpose: Enable sharing and track social media interactions
Examples: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn sharing buttons
Note: Third-party cookies (Google, Facebook, etc.) are controlled by those companies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for details on how they use cookies.
We use browser localStorage (not technically cookies) to store:
Important: This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
We may use invisible images (pixels) to:
All modern browsers allow you to control cookies. You can:
Browser-specific guides:
On mobile devices:
If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:
| Feature | Impact if Cookies Disabled |
|---|---|
| Save Trip Feature | Will not work (requires localStorage) |
| Unit Preferences | Will reset to default each visit |
| Basic Calculator | Will still work |
| Analytics Tracking | You won't be tracked (improved privacy) |
| Advertising | Ads may be less relevant |
We cannot control third-party cookies set by:
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If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you will see a cookie consent banner when you first visit our website. You can:
Your consent choices are stored in a cookie and respected on future visits.
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be effective when posted with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have rights regarding cookies and tracking:
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us:
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