What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze how you use the site, and provide a better user experience.
How We Use Cookies
Uptime Impact uses cookies to:
- Remember your calculator preferences (if you enable local storage)
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve website functionality
- Provide a better user experience
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
Purpose: Required for the website to function properly
Examples:
- Session management
- Security features
- Load balancing
Duration: Session or persistent
Can be disabled? No (would break site functionality)
2. Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences and choices
Examples:
- Calculator input values (stored locally in browser)
- Language preferences
- Currency selection
Duration: Persistent (up to 1 year)
Can be disabled? Yes
3. Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website
Examples:
- Google Analytics (anonymized)
- Page views
- Time on site
- Navigation patterns
Duration: Persistent (up to 2 years)
Can be disabled? Yes
4. Marketing Cookies (If Applicable)
Purpose: Track visitors across websites to display relevant ads
Examples:
- Remarketing cookies
- Conversion tracking
Duration: Persistent (up to 2 years)
Can be disabled? Yes
Calculator Data Storage
The Website Downtime Cost Calculator may use:
Local Storage
- Stores your calculator inputs locally in your browser
- Not sent to our servers
- Persists between browser sessions
- Can be cleared by clearing browser data
URL Parameters
- When you use “Copy link,” inputs are encoded in the URL
- Allows sharing of calculator scenarios
- No server-side storage involved
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website analytics
- Data collected: Anonymized usage data
- Privacy policy: Google’s Privacy Policy
- Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome:
- Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred cookie setting
Firefox:
- Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Choose your preferred setting
Safari:
- Preferences → Privacy
- Choose “Block all cookies” or customize
Edge:
- Settings → Privacy, search, and services
- Manage cookie settings
Cookie Consent Tools
We provide a cookie consent banner (if applicable) where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Our website [does/does not] currently respond to DNT signals.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies:
- ✅ The website will still work
- ✅ The calculator will still function
- ❌ Your preferences won’t be saved
- ❌ Calculator inputs won’t persist between sessions
- ❌ We can’t analyze site usage to improve functionality
Cookie List
Here is a detailed list of cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration | Third-Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | Analytics | 2 years | Yes |
| _gid | Google Analytics session | Analytics | 24 hours | Yes |
| dc_settings | Calculator preferences | Functional | 1 year | No |
| session_id | Session management | Essential | Session | No |
(Update this table with your actual cookies)
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Uptime Impact
Email: hello@uptimeimpact.com
Additional Information
Data Retention
We retain cookie data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
International Users
If you access our website from outside [Your Country], please be aware that information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in [Your Country].
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 through cookies.
For more information about your privacy, please see our Privacy Policy.