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Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 27, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Cup to Gram Converter ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides more information about how we process your personal data.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember if you've been to the website before. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and to provide information to the owners of the site.

Other similar technologies such as web beacons, clear GIFs, page tags, and web bugs also work in the same way. We use the term "cookies" in this policy to refer to all files that collect information in this way.

3. Legal Basis (GDPR Compliance)

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law), we must have a legal basis for processing your personal data using cookies:

  • Essential cookies are processed on the basis of legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
  • For all other cookies, we rely on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

For visitors from California, we process cookie data in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

  • Session cookies for website functionality (session_id)
  • Security cookies for fraud prevention (csrf_token)
  • Load balancing cookies (lb_cookie)
  • Cookie consent status (cookie_consent)

You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not function properly.

4.2 Analytics Cookies (Performance)

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

  • Google Analytics:
    • _ga: 2 years duration - Used to distinguish users
    • _gid: 24 hours duration - Used to distinguish users
    • _gat: 1 minute duration - Used to throttle request rate

All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site.

4.3 Advertising Cookies (Targeting)

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

  • Google AdSense:
    • _gcl_au: 3 months duration - Used to store and track conversions
    • _gads: 13 months duration - Used to register what ads have been displayed

These cookies do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use cookies from:

  • Google Analytics: Used for website analytics and performance measurement. Privacy Policy
  • Google AdSense: Used for advertising. Privacy Policy
  • Cloudflare: Used for security and content delivery optimization. Privacy Policy

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the privacy policies of these third parties for information on how they use cookies.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

  • Cookie Banner: When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
  • Cookie Settings: You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
  • Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. Visit your browser's help menu for more information:
  • Opt-Out Tools:

Please note: Restricting cookies may impact your experience and the functionality available to you on our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

7. Data Storage and Transfers

Information collected through cookies may be stored and processed in the United States, Europe, or any other country in which we or our service providers maintain facilities.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that your personal data is either processed in a country that provides an adequate level of protection or subject to appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data collected through cookies:

  • The right to access your personal data
  • The right to rectify inaccurate personal data
  • The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to object to processing
  • Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised policy on this page. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a notice on our website or by other means as required by applicable law.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Contact Page.

If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence.