Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 10, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and deliver personalized content and advertisements.

How We Use Cookies

FinanceHero uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, analyze usage patterns, and display relevant advertisements. Below are the types of cookies we use:

1. Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

  • Session Management: Maintain your session as you navigate pages
  • Security: Prevent fraud and protect against attacks
  • Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

  • Google Analytics: Tracks page views, sessions, bounce rate, and user demographics
  • Usage Patterns: Identifies which calculators are most popular
  • Performance: Helps us optimize page load times and user experience

Duration: Up to 2 years

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and settings.

  • Theme Preferences: Remember if you prefer dark/light mode
  • Calculator Inputs: Save your recent calculations (stored locally)
  • Language Preference: Remember your language choice

Duration: Up to 1 year

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties include:

Google Analytics

Collects anonymous data about website usage and user behavior.

View Google's Cookie Policy →

How to Control Cookies

You have several options to manage or disable cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Chrome Cookie Settings →

Mozilla Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Firefox Cookie Settings →

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Safari Cookie Settings →

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Edge Cookie Settings →

Other Options

  • Do Not Track (DNT): Enable in your browser settings
  • Private/Incognito Mode: Browse without saving cookies
  • Ad Blockers: Extensions that block tracking cookies
  • Opt-out Tools: Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that:

  • Some parts of the website may not function properly
  • Your preferences and settings will not be saved
  • You may see less relevant advertisements
  • We won't be able to remember your cookie consent choice

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

Questions?

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

For more information about how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.