Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to LCM Calculator. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them when you visit our website. We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly how our website works.

This policy is part of our commitment to your privacy. For more details about how we handle your data, please read our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer or mobile device when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.

2.1 First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by LCM Calculator itself. Only our website can read them. We use them for essential functions like remembering your theme preference.

2.2 Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by other companies whose services we use, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense. These companies may use the data they collect according to their own privacy policies.

2.3 Session Cookies

These temporary cookies exist only while your browser is open. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. We use them for basic website functionality.

2.4 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. We use them to remember your preferences for future visits.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

• Example: Cookies that remember your cookie consent preference
• Example: Session identifiers for basic website operations

3.2 Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made, such as your preferred calculator settings or theme.

• Example: Light mode or dark mode preference
• Example: Default derivation method (Prime Factorization, Division, etc.)
• Example: Recently used number inputs

3.3 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These services collect anonymous information such as:

• Number of visitors to each page
• Which math calculators are most popular
• Time spent on each page
• Browser type and device information

3.4 Advertising Cookies

We display advertisements through Google AdSense to keep our tools free. Google AdSense uses cookies to show relevant ads and measure effectiveness.

Learn more at Google's Advertising page.

3.5 Security Cookies

Cloudflare may use cookies to protect our website from malicious traffic, bots, and attacks. These are essential for security.

4. Browser Storage

4.1 LocalStorage

We use LocalStorage only for:

• Saving your theme preference (light mode or dark mode)
• Remembering your preferred derivation method
• Storing recently used calculator settings

4.2 SessionStorage

SessionStorage is automatically cleared when you close your browser tab. We may use it for temporary data during a single session.

Important: We never store your input numbers, calculation results, or personal information in LocalStorage or SessionStorage.

5. Cookies We Do NOT Use

We want to be absolutely clear:

• We do not store the numbers you enter into our calculators
• We do not track your calculation history
• We do not use cookies to monitor your activity across unrelated websites
• We do not use flash cookies or zombie cookies

All math calculations happen locally in your browser. Your numbers never leave your device.

6. Third-Party Services

7. Managing Cookies

You have complete control over cookies:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and permissions
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

All our math calculator tools work without cookies. Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to calculate LCM, GCF, fractions, or any other value.

• Essential Cookies Disabled: Website may not function correctly
• Preference Cookies Disabled: Settings won't be saved between visits
• Analytics Cookies Disabled: Your visit won't be counted in statistics
• Advertising Cookies Disabled: Ads will be less relevant

9. Contact Information

Questions about this Cookie Policy? Contact us: