1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device, including computers, smartphones, and tablets, when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, provide analytics, and enable personalized advertising.
Types of storage technologies we may use:
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Cookies | Small text files stored in your browser. |
| Web Beacons | Tiny invisible images used to track page visits and email opens. |
| Pixel Tags | Similar to web beacons, used by advertising platforms. |
| Local Storage | Browser-based storage for site preferences. |
| Session Storage | Temporary storage cleared when you close your browser. |
Cookies can be set by us ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services we use ("third-party cookies"). They can be either session cookies or persistent cookies.
2. How We Use Cookies
treesremovalcostcalculator.com uses cookies for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Description | Cookie Type |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Operations | Enable core website functionality. | First-party |
| Analytics | Understand how visitors use our Site. | Third-party (Google) |
| Advertising | Display relevant ads via Google AdSense. | Third-party (Google) |
| Preferences | Remember your cookie consent choice. | First-party |
| Performance | Monitor Site speed and technical issues. | Third-party |
We do not use cookies for:
- ❌ Building personal profiles for non-advertising purposes
- ❌ Selling your cookie data to third parties
- ❌ Tracking your activity outside of our Site except via Google's ad network where enabled
- ❌ Storing sensitive personal information such as passwords or payment data
3. Types of Cookies We Use
4. Google AdSense Cookies
treesremovalcostcalculator.com uses Google AdSense to display advertisements.
4.1 What Google AdSense Cookies Do
- 📊 Serve personalized ads based on browsing history across Google's advertising network
- 🔁 Frequency capping to prevent the same ad from being shown too many times
- 📈 Measure ad performance including clicks, impressions, and conversions
- 🚫 Detect and prevent invalid clicks and fraudulent activity
- 🎯 Support interest-based targeting for relevant ad delivery
4.2 The DoubleClick Cookie
Google AdSense uses the DoubleClick cookie (cookie name: `IDE`) to serve ads based on your visits to our Site and other sites, track conversions, and build interest profiles for ad targeting across Google's network.
4.3 How Google Uses This Data
Google may combine AdSense cookie data with data from your Google account, if signed in, and other sources to improve ad relevance. This is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
4.4 Google's Advertising Principles
Google also explains its advertising technologies here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
4.5 Consent for AdSense Cookies
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom, we obtain your explicit consent before enabling Google AdSense advertising cookies. For users outside the EEA, advertising cookies may be enabled when you choose to accept them.
5. Google Analytics Cookies
We use, or may enable, Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our Site. This helps us improve content and user experience.
5.1 What Google Analytics Collects
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our Site, such as search engine, direct, or referral traffic
- Your general geographic location at country or city level
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Interactions with our content such as scrolling or clicks
5.2 IP Anonymization
When Google Analytics is enabled on the Site, we configure it with IP anonymization so full IP addresses are not stored for reporting.
5.3 Data Sharing with Google
Analytics data may be shared with Google for product improvement purposes, subject to Google's data processing terms: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245
5.4 Opting Out of Google Analytics
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits by using the official browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies and Google's cookies, the following third-party services may set cookies when you visit our Site:
| Service | Purpose | Cookie Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Personalized advertising | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google Analytics | Website traffic analysis | Google Analytics Terms |
| Google Fonts | Font rendering (may log IP) | Google Privacy Policy |
We do not control the cookies set by third-party services. Each third party's use of cookies is governed by its own privacy and cookie policies.
7. Cookie Consent & Your Choices
7.1 Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit treesremovalcostcalculator.com, you will see a Cookie Consent Banner at the bottom of the page. This banner informs you that we use cookies, explains the categories we use, asks for your consent before setting non-essential cookies, and links to this Cookie Policy for full details.
7.2 Consent Categories
| Category | Default State | Can Be Disabled |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Always ON | No |
| Analytics | OFF until consent | Yes |
| Advertising (AdSense) | OFF until consent | Yes |
| Functional | OFF until consent | Yes |
7.3 Withdrawing Consent
You can withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time by:
- Clicking the Cookie Preferences control in the website footer
- Using your browser settings to delete existing cookies
- Using the opt-out links provided in Section 9
8. How to Control Cookies via Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies directly through your browser settings:
| Browser | How to Manage Cookies |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data |
| Mozilla Firefox | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data |
| Safari (Mac) | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data |
| Safari (iOS) | Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data |
| Opera | Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Cookies |
9. Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific cookie-based tracking and advertising using these official tools:
9.1 Google Advertising Opt-Out
| Tool | Link | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Google Ad Settings | https://adssettings.google.com | Opt out of personalized Google ads. |
| Google Analytics Opt-out | https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout | Prevent GA from tracking your visits. |
9.2 Industry-Wide Opt-Out Tools
| Tool | Link | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) | https://optout.networkadvertising.org | Opt out of NAI member ad networks. |
| Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) | https://optout.aboutads.info | Opt out of DAA member ad networks. |
| Your Online Choices (EU) | https://www.youronlinechoices.eu | EU-specific advertising opt-out. |
| IAB Europe | https://iabeurope.eu | EU advertising transparency framework. |
You will still see advertisements after opting out, but they will no longer be personalized to your interests. Opt-out preferences are stored via a separate cookie, so deleting cookies may require you to opt out again.
10. Cookie Duration Reference
Complete reference of cookies used on treesremovalcostcalculator.com, organized by duration:
Session Cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | treesremovalcostcalculator.com | Session management |
| csrf_token | treesremovalcostcalculator.com | Security protection |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Request throttling |
Short-Term Persistent Cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gid | Google Analytics | 24 hours | User distinction |
| DSID | 2 weeks | Ad targeting | |
| TAID | 14 days | Cross-device tracking | |
| FLC | 10 seconds | Conversion tracking |
Long-Term Persistent Cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | treesremovalcostcalculator.com | 12 months | Consent storage |
| pref_region | treesremovalcostcalculator.com | 6 months | Region preference |
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years | User identification |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics | 2 years | Session state |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | 13 months | Ad targeting |
| __gads | Google AdSense | 13 months | Ad performance |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | 13 months | Ad preferences |
| AID | 13 months | Cross-device ad linking |
11. GDPR & ePrivacy Compliance (EU/UK Users)
If you are located in the EEA or United Kingdom, the following applies:
11.1 Legal Basis for Cookie Use
| Cookie Category | Legal Basis | GDPR Article |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Legitimate Interest | Art. 6(1)(f) |
| Analytics | Consent | Art. 6(1)(a) |
| Advertising | Consent | Art. 6(1)(a) |
| Functional | Consent | Art. 6(1)(a) |
11.2 Your Rights Under GDPR
- ✅ Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
- ✅ Access information about what cookie data we hold
- ✅ Request erasure of cookie-derived personal data
- ✅ Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- ✅ Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority
11.3 ePrivacy Directive Compliance
- Non-essential cookies are not set until you provide consent
- Consent is obtained through our Cookie Banner before any tracking begins
- Consent records are stored and timestamped in the `cookie_consent` cookie
- You can withdraw consent at any time via our Cookie Preferences control
12. CCPA & California Users
If you are a California resident, the following applies under CCPA and CPRA:
12.1 Cookie Data as Personal Information
- Unique identifiers such as cookie IDs
- Browsing history and interaction data
- Inferences drawn from cookie data for advertising profiles
12.2 Your California Cookie Rights
| Right | How to Exercise |
|---|---|
| Right to Know | Contact us at contact@aigotowork.work to request disclosure of cookie data collected. |
| Right to Delete | Delete cookies via browser settings and contact us to delete server-side data where applicable. |
| Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing | Use opt-out links in Section 9; we do not sell cookie data. |
| Right to Non-Discrimination | We will not discriminate for exercising CCPA rights. |
12.3 Do We Sell Cookie Data?
No. treesremovalcostcalculator.com does not sell cookie data or personal information derived from cookies to third parties for monetary compensation. Sharing cookie data with Google for advertising purposes may be considered "sharing" under CPRA, and you can opt out via Google Ad Settings.
13. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in the cookies we use
- New third-party services added to our Site
- Updates to applicable laws and regulations
- Changes in Google AdSense or Google Analytics cookie practices
When we make changes:
- The Last Updated date at the top of this page will be revised
- For significant changes, we may reset your cookie consent so you can review the updated choices
- Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: