Cookie Policy
Last updated: 16 May 2026
This policy explains how Your Wealth Calculator uses cookies and similar technologies such as local storage.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. Similar technologies, such as local storage, can also store small pieces of information in your browser.
2. How we use cookies on this site
The website is designed to work without advertising cookies or affiliate tracking cookies. Google Analytics is optional and only loads if you accept analytics cookies. The calculators run in your browser and do not intentionally save your entries to our servers.
3. Essential storage
Essential storage is used where needed for the website to work properly or remember a choice you have made.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ywc_cookie_preferences | Local storage | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected optional cookies and stores your settings choice. | Until you clear browser data or update your settings. |
4. Optional cookies
Optional cookies are not needed for the website to work. At present, the optional cookie category used by the site is analytics. Google Analytics helps us understand which pages and calculators people use, and it should not load unless you accept analytics cookies.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Cookie | Google Analytics. Distinguishes users to help us understand how the site is used. No personal calculator entries are collected. | 2 years |
| _ga_WN1Z03MQYW | Cookie | Google Analytics. Stores session state for this specific property. | 2 years |
5. Analytics, advertising and affiliate cookies
We do not currently use advertising, affiliate or sponsorship tracking cookies. If that changes, this policy and the Privacy Notice will be updated before those tools are added.
6. Managing your choice
You can accept or reject optional cookies using the banner. You can also change your choice by selecting the cookie settings link in the footer or using the button below.
7. Browser controls
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies or storage may affect how parts of the website work.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as the website develops, especially if we add advertising, email tools or sponsorship tracking.