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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how osu!PP Calculator ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, osu!PP Calculator) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, analytics).

Why We Use Cookies

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons:

  • Essential Cookies: Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our website to operate. We refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies.
  • Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors use our website, which helps us improve it.
  • Advertising Cookies: These are used by our advertising partners (Google AdSense) to serve relevant ads.

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Cookies Theme preference (dark/light mode) Persistent
Local Storage Calculation history (stored locally only) Until cleared
Analytics Cookies Google Analytics - traffic analysis Up to 2 years
Advertising Cookies Google AdSense - personalized ads Up to 2 years

Specific Cookies We Use

1. First-Party Cookies (Set by Us)

  • theme: Stores your dark/light mode preference
  • calculation_history: Stores your calculation history locally (using LocalStorage, not traditional cookies)

2. Third-Party Cookies

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve the user experience and optimize our calculator.

  • _ga: Used to distinguish users (expires after 2 years)
  • _gid: Used to distinguish users (expires after 24 hours)
  • _gat: Used to throttle request rate (expires after 1 minute)

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your interests.

  • IDE, DSID, FLC: Used for ad personalization
  • 1P_JAR: Used to collect website statistics
  • NID: Used to remember your preferences

Learn more: Google Ads Policy

How to Control Cookies

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies from being set
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage cookies

Google Ads Settings

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

  • Google Ads Settings
  • Digital Advertising Alliance
  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. We currently do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

  • Your theme preference (dark/light mode) will not be saved
  • Calculation history will not be stored
  • You may see ads that are less relevant to your interests
  • Some analytics features may not work

LocalStorage vs. Cookies

Important distinction: Your calculation history is stored in LocalStorage, not cookies. Key differences:

  • Storage: LocalStorage data never expires and stays until manually deleted
  • Size: LocalStorage can store much more data than cookies (typically 5-10MB vs 4KB)
  • Privacy: LocalStorage data never leaves your device and is not sent to servers
  • Control: You can clear LocalStorage through browser settings or our "Clear All" button

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, please disable them following the instructions in this policy or stop using our website.

More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Quick Summary:

We use cookies mainly for Google Analytics and AdSense. Your calculation history is stored locally in your browser using LocalStorage (not cookies) and never leaves your device. You can manage cookies through your browser settings at any time.