This page explains what cookies SolarKiit uses, why we use them, what data they collect, and exactly how you can control or disable them at any time.
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be session cookies — which expire when you close your browser — or persistent cookies — which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Cookies can also be first-party (set directly by SolarKiit) or third-party (set by our partners like Google Analytics or Google AdSense).
ℹ️ Cookies cannot: run programs, deliver viruses, access data on your hard drive, or identify you personally — unless you have specifically provided personal information to a website.
SolarKiit uses cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with the basic services available through SolarKiit. Because they are essential, they cannot be disabled.
✅ Essential cookies never track you across other websites and do not collect any personal data beyond what is strictly necessary for site operation.
We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymized data about how visitors use SolarKiit.
📊 IP Anonymization: We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics. Your full IP address is never stored.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
SolarKiit may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Ad personalization and conversion tracking | 13 months | |
| DSID | Track signed-in user activity for ad targeting | 2 weeks | |
| test_cookie | Check if the browser supports cookies | 15 minutes | |
| NID | Preference and ad personalization | 6 months |
You can manage Google ad personalization at adssettings.google.com.
These cookies allow SolarKiit to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.
| Cookie | Category | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_* | Essential | SolarKiit | WordPress session management | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Essential | SolarKiit | WordPress UI preferences | 1 year |
| sk_consent | Essential | SolarKiit | Stores cookie consent choices | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years | |
| _gid | Analytics | Distinguishes users (24h) | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Analytics | Throttle request rate | 1 minute | |
| IDE | Advertising | Ad personalization | 13 months | |
| NID | Advertising | Ad preference & personalization | 6 months | |
| solarkiit_prefs | Preferences | SolarKiit | UI & display preferences | 1 year |
When you first visit SolarKiit, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
⚠️ Note: Blocking all cookies will prevent our calculators' preference memory and may limit your experience.
| Category | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential | Cannot be disabled. Site security and forms may break without them. |
| Analytics | We lose insight into site usage. No impact on your experience. |
| Advertising | Ads may appear but will be less relevant. No impact on site features. |
| Preferences | Your UI settings will reset on each visit. |
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Continued use of SolarKiit after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
We'll be happy to explain how any specific cookie works.