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Cookie Policy: Cookies and Storage on FiftyStatePay
This cookie policy lists the cookies and browser storage FiftyStatePay uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. We keep it short on purpose, because the site uses very few.
If you only want to change your choices, jump to the settings button below. Otherwise, read on for the full list.
- A short, honest list
- No cookies for tracking you across apps
- Change your choices any time
- Works if you block cookies
Last updated October 21, 2026 · By Hamza Akram · Contact us
Cookie Policy Summary
Quick answer
FiftyStatePay uses a few cookies and similar browser storage. Some remember your light or dark choice and your last calculator entries. Google Analytics measures visits, and Google AdSense uses advertising cookies to show and measure ads. You can change your cookie settings at any time, and the calculators still work if you block them.
Why We Use Cookies
We use necessary storage so the site works the way you expect. We use analytics cookies so we can see which pages help and which ones confuse. We use advertising cookies because ads pay for the free calculators.
If you opt out of personalized ads, ads can still appear. However, they use less of your data. This cookie policy shows exactly where each choice lives. Also, read how we calculate to see that the calculators run in your browser.
Cookies vs. Local Storage
A cookie is a small text file a website saves in your browser. It is sent back to the site each time you load a page. Local storage is similar, but it stays in your browser and is not sent with page requests.
We use both words in this cookie policy. Cookies come from Google’s products, while local storage holds the settings we save on your device.
Cookie Policy: Which Cookies and Storage We Use
| Name or type | Category | What it does | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| fspTheme | Preference (local storage) | Remembers your light or dark choice. | FiftyStatePay |
| fspc:v1 | Preference (local storage) | Remembers your last calculator entries on your device. The reset button clears it. | FiftyStatePay |
| Consent choice | Necessary | Remembers the cookie or privacy choice you make. | Our consent message |
| _ga and _ga_ followed by an ID | Analytics | Tells visits apart so we can count and understand them. | Google Analytics |
| __gads, __gpi and similar | Advertising | Limit repeat ads, measure ads and, unless you opt out, personalize them. | Google AdSense |
| Other Google ad cookies | Advertising | Help show and measure ads across sites that use Google services. | Google and its partners |
Note: Google may change cookie names and lifetimes. See Google’s cookie types for the current list.
Manage Your Cookie Settings
You can change your cookie choices at any time. Press the button below to reopen the settings, or use the “Privacy choices” link in the footer.
If you live in a US state with a privacy law, such as California, you can also opt out of the sale or sharing of your information. The California Privacy Protection Agency explains these rights. Go to the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page for the steps.
More Ways to Control Cookies
Limit ad personalization.
Turn off personalized ads in Google Ads Settings.
Use industry opt-outs.
Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance and the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out pages.
Stop Analytics.
Install the Google Analytics opt-out add-on.
Change your browser settings.
Block or delete cookies in your browser.
How to Delete or Block Cookies in Your Browser
Every browser lets you see, delete and block cookies. These official guides show how.
What Happens If You Block Cookies
The calculators, tools and guides still work. However, the site may forget your light or dark choice and your last entries when you return. Ads may also be less relevant, and you will see the same number of ads.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We will update this cookie policy when we add or remove a cookie. The date at the top shows when it last changed. For how we handle personal information more broadly, read our privacy policy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Cookie Policy
What cookies does FiftyStatePay use?
We use local storage for your theme and last entries, Google Analytics cookies to measure visits, and Google AdSense cookies for ads. The table above lists each one.
Does the calculator use cookies?
No. The calculator saves your last entries in local storage on your device, and only if your browser allows it. Press reset to clear them.
How do I turn off advertising cookies?
Press the settings button on this page, use the privacy choices link in the footer, or turn off personalized ads in Google Ads Settings. Browser settings can also block them.
What happens if I block cookies?
Everything still works. You may need to choose your theme again, so the calculator will not remember your last entries.
Do you use cookies to track me across other sites?
We do not. Google’s advertising cookies can, however, personalize ads based on your browsing unless you opt out. You can do that in Google Ads Settings.
What is local storage?
It is browser storage for small pieces of data. Because it stays on your device, sites cannot read each other’s entries. You can clear it in your browser settings.
General information
This cookie policy describes how the site works today. Google controls its own cookies, so names and lifetimes can change. It is not legal advice.
Choose your cookie settings
Now that you have read our cookie policy, set the choices that suit you. You can change them again at any time.