Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2026-04-19
This policy explains what cookies and similar technologies USTaxTools uses and why. It sits alongside our Privacy Policy.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser. "Similar technologies" include
localStorage and sessionStorage, which we also cover here.
Your choices
We do not operate a cookie banner: analytics and advertising cookies are set as soon as you arrive, not gated behind any acceptance step. If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, Google AdSense's own consent message — a setting in the AdSense console — may ask you to accept or reject personalised advertising. California residents can opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under CPRA at adssettings.google.com.
You can block or delete cookies for this site at any time through your browser settings, which is the control that actually governs what is stored on your device; instructions are at aboutcookies.org.
Cookies we may set
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users anonymously. Set on your first pageview; not gated behind any acceptance step. | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_G-1DP05SMQD9 | Google Analytics | Persists session state for the GA4 property. Set on your first pageview; not gated behind any acceptance step. | 2 years | Analytics |
| __gads / __gpi | Google AdSense | Measures ad impressions and delivers ads. Personalised ads require consent. | 13 months | Advertising |
| theme | USTaxTools (first-party, localStorage) | Remembers your dark/light mode preference. Strictly necessary. | Until you clear browser storage | Necessary |
Third parties
- Google Analytics 4 — privacy policy · browser opt-out.
- Google AdSense — how Google uses advertising data · ads settings.
- Cloudflare (hosting) may set a
__cf_bmcookie for bot management under its legitimate interest; see Cloudflare's privacy policy.
Further information
For general US guidance on cookies and tracking, see the FTC's consumer advice on online tracking.