Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 7, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Speech Time Calculator ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website speakingtimecalculator.com. This policy provides you with information about what cookies are, what cookies we use, and how you can manage them on your device.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their sites are used.
Cookies can be "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie, and are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie. Session cookies are temporary and allow website operators to link your actions during a browser session. Once you close your browser, all session cookies are deleted.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for various purposes:
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
Examples of necessary cookies we use:
- Session cookies that maintain your session state
- Security cookies that detect authentication abuses
- Load balancing cookies that distribute server load
3.2 Analytics 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. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.
Examples of analytics cookies we use:
- PostHog cookies to track user interactions and site usage patterns
- Cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with our website
3.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are set through our site by our advertising partner, Adsterra. They are used to display relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may:
- Track your visits to this and other websites
- Build a profile of your interests to show relevant ads
- Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Examples of advertising cookies we use:
- Adsterra cookies for ad delivery and measurement
- Cookies that help prevent showing you the same ad repeatedly
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Adsterra's Privacy Policy or using your browser's privacy settings.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our behalf. Third parties include search engines, providers of measurement and analytics services, social media networks, and advertising companies. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as analytics, advertising, and interaction with social networks.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. You can choose to accept or decline certain categories of cookies.
Additionally, most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through browser settings. Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:
To find information relating to other browsers, visit the browser developer's website.
Please note that if you choose to reject certain cookies, you may not be able to use all functionality on our website.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track browser mechanism is in place.
7. Cookie Duration
The length of time a cookie will remain on your device depends on whether it is a "persistent" or "session" cookie. Session cookies will remain on your device until you stop browsing. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
10. Your Legal Rights in the European Union
If you are located in the European Union, you have certain rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of your personal data
- Request erasure of your personal data
- Object to processing of your personal data
- Request restriction of processing your personal data
- Request transfer of your personal data
- Withdraw consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.