Cookies Policy

How CGPAPro.com uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics, advertising, preferences and security — and how you can manage them.

Last updated: January 1, 2026

Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how CGPAPro.com ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website https://cgpapro.com.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

We comply with applicable global data protection laws, including but not limited to the GDPR (EU/EEA), CCPA/CPRA (California), LGPD (Brazil), PIPEDA (Canada), the Indian DPDP Act 2023, and other relevant data protection regulations.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, analyze traffic, and support advertising.

Cookies may be:

  1. First-party cookies (set by us)
  2. Third-party cookies (set by external providers such as analytics or ad networks)
  3. Session cookies (expire when you close your browser)
  4. Persistent cookies (remain until deleted or expired)

Note: CGPAPro.com is a free academic calculator. We do not require you to create an account, and your CGPA/SGPA/percentage calculations are performed in your browser and are not stored on our servers.

Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

Examples:

  1. Remembering your cookie consent choices
  2. Security and abuse protection
  3. Basic site functionality and load balancing

Legal basis: Legitimate interest / contractual necessity.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

Examples of what they measure:

  1. Pages visited and most-used calculators
  2. Time spent on a page
  3. Errors encountered

Third-party services may include:

  1. Google Analytics
  2. Microsoft Clarity
  3. StatCounter
  4. Cloudflare analytics

Legal basis (EU/EEA/UK): Consent.

C. Functional Cookies

These remember your preferences such as:

  1. Selected country or university page
  2. Display and accessibility settings
  3. Saved on-page preferences

Legal basis: Consent or legitimate interest.

D. Advertising & Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be used to display and measure ads that help keep CGPAPro.com free to use.

They may:

  1. Track activity across websites
  2. Help build advertising profiles
  3. Measure ad performance

Possible providers:

  1. Google AdSense / Google Ads

Legal basis (EU/EEA/UK): Explicit consent.

E. Social Media Cookies

Used when you share content using our social share buttons or interact with embedded content.

Examples:

  1. Social share buttons (WhatsApp, Telegram, Reddit, Facebook, Bluesky, etc.)
  2. Any embedded third-party content

F. Security & Fraud Prevention Cookies

Used to detect abuse, prevent fraud, and keep the website secure.

Other Tracking Technologies

We may also use:

  1. Web beacons (tracking pixels)
  2. Local storage
  3. Server logs

These may collect information such as IP address, device type, browser type, and usage behavior.

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Users)

For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or similar jurisdictions, we rely on:

  1. Consent
  2. Legitimate interests
  3. Contractual necessity
  4. Legal obligation

You may withdraw consent at any time using the “Manage Cookie Preferences” link in our website footer.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  1. Access your data
  2. Correct inaccurate data
  3. Delete personal data
  4. Restrict processing
  5. Object to processing
  6. Data portability
  7. Opt out of sale/sharing (California)
  8. Withdraw consent

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@cgpapro.com.

California residents may also submit a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” request.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction.

Where required, we use:

  1. Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  2. Adequacy decisions
  3. Other approved safeguards

Third-Party Cookies

We do not control third-party cookies. Please review the relevant providers' policies directly.

Examples of third parties whose cookies may be set:

  1. Google (Analytics / AdSense)
  2. Microsoft (Clarity)
  3. Cloudflare
  4. StatCounter

Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies by:

  1. Using the Manage Cookie Preferences option (also available in our footer)
  2. Adjusting your browser settings
  3. Using opt-out tools such as:
    • Google Ads Settings
    • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out

Note: Disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.

Retention Period

Cookies remain on your device for varying periods:

  1. Session cookies: Until your browser is closed
  2. Persistent cookies: Up to 24 months

We do not retain personal data longer than necessary.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically.

Material changes will be notified via:

  1. A notice on the website
  2. Email (if applicable)

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, you can reach us:

Email: info@cgpapro.com

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