Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 7, 2026
Effective date: September 7, 2026
Domain: https://gradeclarity.com
Operator: GradeClarity.com
Jurisdiction: Oregon, United States
Operator Contact: privacy@gradeclarity.com
We do not publish a physical mailing address. Please use the contact email above for any legal or privacy requests.
This Cookie Policy explains how GradeClarity.com uses cookies and similar technologies.
1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. We also use the term to refer to similar browser storage mechanisms such as localStorage and sessionStorage.
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Provider | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential service cookies | CDN delivery, DDoS protection, bot management | Cloudflare | Yes — required for security and delivery |
GradeClarity does not use the following:
- Analytics cookies (Cloudflare Web Analytics is cookie-free)
- Advertising cookies (ads are not yet enabled)
- Personalization cookies
localStorageorsessionStoragefor user dataIndexedDBfor data persistence- Device fingerprinting
Your grade inputs and calculation results are processed entirely in browser memory and are not stored using any browser storage mechanism.
3. Cloudflare Service Cookies
Cloudflare may set cookies or process request data to deliver the site and protect it from abuse. For more information, see:
4. Analytics
We use one aggregate analytics service that does not rely on application cookies. It does not receive grades, targets, thresholds, letter grades, reachability states, or calculation results from the application.
| Service | Purpose | Data Collected | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare Web Analytics | Anonymous usage metrics and performance monitoring | Aggregated page views, referrer, country-level location, browser type, device type | cloudflare.com/privacypolicy |
| Cloudflare may process technical request and beacon data under its own privacy policy. Custom calculator events are disabled in the initial release. |
5. Advertising (Phase 2, if enabled)
Phase 1 does not display advertisements. If advertising is introduced in the future (e.g., Google AdSense), we will:
- Update this Cookie Policy to disclose the advertising provider(s)
- Disclose any advertising cookies used for ad delivery, measurement, or personalization
- Implement Google Consent Mode v2 or an equivalent consent mechanism for EU/EEA/UK users before loading personalized advertising cookies
- Place ads away from the calculator and results areas
Any future ads will comply with the advertising network’s policies and applicable privacy laws.
6. Managing Cookies and Browser Storage
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Because GradeClarity does not store your grades or settings in the browser, clearing cookies or site data will not affect your calculations.
7. Do Not Track (DNT) and Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We respect the following privacy signals:
- Do Not Track (DNT) browser header
- Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal
When these signals are detected, we limit any non-essential data collection.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
9. Contact Us
For cookie-related questions:
- Privacy: privacy@gradeclarity.com
- Support: support@gradeclarity.com
- Operator jurisdiction: Oregon, United States
- Physical address: Not publicly disclosed.
This Cookie Policy is provided as a compliance draft. It is not legal advice. The operator is an individual developer and has chosen not to obtain a separate attorney review prior to publication; users should review the document at their own discretion.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the calculator store my grades in cookies?
- No. GradeClarity does not store calculator inputs, grading thresholds, or results in cookies.
- Are advertising cookies active?
- No. Advertising is not enabled in the initial release, so the current site does not load advertising cookies or ad-network scripts.