Cookie Policy — SHSAT Score Calculator

Last updated: May 16, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how SHSAT Score Calculator (shsat-scorecalculator.com) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. It supplements our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over time so you don't have to re-enter them every time you visit or browse between pages.

The Site also uses similar technologies including:

Local storage: Browser storage similar to cookies but with larger capacity, used to store preferences locally.
Pixel tags / web beacons: Tiny images used to measure page views and ad performance.
Session storage: Temporary storage cleared when you close your browser.

For simplicity, we refer to all of these as "cookies" throughout this policy.

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to your actions, such as setting your cookie consent preferences or filling in forms.

| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |

|---|---|---|

| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |

| session_id | Maintains your session across page loads | Session only |

| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery on contact form | Session only |

2.2 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |

|---|---|---|

| calculator_state | Optionally remembers your last calculator inputs (your scores stay on your device only) | 30 days |

| theme_preference | Remembers light/dark mode preference | 12 months |

| last_test_progress | Remembers your progress on a partially completed practice test | 7 days |

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for analytics.

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We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses and disable advertising features within Analytics where possible.

2.4 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

The Site displays ads via Google AdSense. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads.

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The DoubleClick DART cookie: Google uses the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve ads based on a user's visit to this Site and other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network privacy policy.

2.5 Non-personalized ads for child-directed content

For pages on this Site directed at or likely to be viewed by children under 13 (in accordance with COPPA and Google's policies), advertising is configured for non-personalized ads only. Non-personalized ads still use a limited amount of information for the purposes of ad delivery, frequency capping, aggregated ad reporting, and to combat fraud and abuse.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on the Site are set by third parties, including:

Google AdSense (ad delivery and measurement) — see Google's policy
Google Analytics (Site analytics) — see Google's policy
Cloudflare (security, performance, anti-bot) — see Cloudflare's policy

We do not control third-party cookies. Their use is governed by the respective providers' privacy policies.

4. Your Cookie Choices

4.1 Cookie consent banner

When you first visit the Site, you will see a cookie consent banner (if you are in a jurisdiction that requires consent, including the EEA, UK, and Switzerland). You can:

Accept all: Allow all categories of cookies.
Reject non-essential: Allow only strictly necessary cookies.
Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to allow.

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the Site footer.

4.2 Browser controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

View what cookies are stored on your device
Delete cookies individually or all at once
Block cookies from specific sites or all sites
Block third-party cookies

Specific instructions for popular browsers:

Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

4.3 Industry opt-out tools

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from many companies via:

Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) — for US users
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) — for US users
Your Online Choices — for European users
Google Ad Settings — to control Google's advertising cookies

4.4 Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is currently no industry standard for how sites should respond to DNT signals. The Site does not currently respond to DNT signals.

4.5 Global Privacy Control

The Site supports the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal where applicable under California and other US state privacy laws. When we detect a GPC signal from your browser, we treat it as a valid opt-out request for the sale or sharing of personal information.

5. Children and Cookies

The Site is used by families, including students under the age of 13. We comply with COPPA and Google's policies for content directed to children:

We do not use cookies to display personalized advertising to children on pages directed to them.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies without verifiable parental consent.

Parents and guardians can manage cookie preferences on their children's devices through browser settings.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about cookies or this policy, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Site operator: Fahad Shoaib

This Cookie Policy is provided for informational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice.