Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Genetics Calculator ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

2.1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Examples include:

• Authentication cookies that identify you when you log into our platform
• Session cookies that enable our website to remember your selections when you go from page to page
• Security cookies that help prevent unauthorized access

2.2. Analytical/Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Examples include:

• Google Analytics cookies to track user behavior and measure site performance
• Cookies that help us understand how users interact with specific features

2.3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples include:

• Cookies that remember your preferences (such as dark mode settings)
• Cookies that remember your login details
• Cookies that remember your last genetic calculations

3. Specific Cookies We Use

4. How to Manage Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may impact your overall user experience. Some browsers provide a "Do Not Track" feature that allows you to tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked.

Below are links to instructions on how to manage cookies in popular web browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

5. Cookies and Our API

If you use our API, we may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Authenticate API requests
• Track API usage for rate limiting
• Improve API performance and reliability
• Monitor for abusive behaviors or security concerns

API users should be aware that their requests may be logged and associated with their API key or account for security and service quality purposes.

6. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the service and deliver advertisements on and through the service.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy on this page.

We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

[email protected]