🍪 Cookie Information & Controls
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: • Maintained by ManualsFix Privacy & Compliance Team
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text records created on your device by websites you visit. In short, ManualsFix uses zero tracking cookies for its calculation tools. We use HTML5 Local Storage exclusively to remember your preferred visual appearance (light vs. dark mode) and your consent preferences, keeping calculations 100% private to your browser.
2. Inventory of Storage & Cookies Used on ManualsFix
| Storage Key / Cookie | Provider | Classification | Duration | Technical Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
mf-theme |
ManualsFix (localStorage) | Essential | Persistent | Stores whether you prefer Dark or Light theme display. |
mf-cookie-consent |
ManualsFix (localStorage) | Essential | 1 Year | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we don't ask on every visit. |
__cf_bm |
Cloudflare Edge | Essential / Security | 30 Minutes | Used to distinguish real humans from malicious automated scrapers. |
_ga*, _gid* |
Google Analytics (G-5YXHYG3MR5) | Analytics (Optional) | Session / 1 Year | Measures anonymous aggregate traffic to discover popular calculators. |
__gads, __gpi |
Google AdSense | Advertising (Optional) | 13 Months | Used by Google to deliver relevant ads and prevent duplicate impressions. |
3. How to Modify Your Consent
You hold continuous control over non-essential cookies. You can re-open our preferences dialog at any time to opt in or out of Analytics or Advertising categories:
4. Managing Cookies via Browser Controls
Every standard web browser allows you to review, restrict, or purge stored cookies and local data:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies > Clear browsing data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Clear Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data > Remove All.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use ManualsFix with all cookies disabled?
Yes. All calculators function without optional advertising or analytics cookies. Only local storage for theme preference is used.
How do I change my cookie preferences later?
Click the Cookie Preferences link in the footer of any page at any time to update your elections.