Privacy & Compliance
Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 2026. Complete transparency on how we use browser storage, cookies, and protect your digital privacy.
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can inspect or adjust your cookie consent settings at any time with immediate effect.
Your entered calculation dates, milestones, and custom countdowns never leave your device.
We honor browser-level GPC signals by automatically rejecting non-essential cookies.
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your computer, phone, or tablet when you visit. It helps the site remember information about your visit, such as your selected settings or session state.
Local storage is an HTML5 browser technology that allows websites to store key-value pairs securely inside your browser. Unlike cookies, data in local storage is never automatically sent to a web server with each HTTP request. HowUntil uses local storage primarily to remember your cookie consent preferences across page navigation.
2. How We Use Cookies & Tracking Technologies
HowUntil is committed to minimizing data collection. We categorize our storage into three distinct tiers:
A. Strictly Necessary (Always Active)
These cookies and storage keys are strictly required for the website to function properly and securely. Under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) and the ePrivacy Directive, strictly necessary storage does not require user consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| howuntil_cookie_consent | HowUntil (First-party) | Remembers your cookie consent choices so you aren't prompted repeatedly. | 12 months |
B. Performance & Analytics (Consent Required)
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our calculation tools. All data gathered is aggregated, pseudonymized, and never linked to your identity.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga / _gid (Optional) | Google Analytics (Optional) | Distinguishes unique users and throttles request rate. (Only activated if you give explicit consent). | Session / 13 months |
C. Advertising & Personalization (Consent Required)
In order to maintain HowUntil as a free, high-speed public resource, non-intrusive advertisements may be displayed. Third-party advertising partners may use cookies to limit the number of times you see an ad or assess ad effectiveness.
These cookies are disabled by default for all users in the European Union (EU/EEA), United Kingdom, California, and jurisdictions requiring explicit opt-in consent.
3. Global Privacy Control (GPC) & 'Do Not Track'
We proudly support Global Privacy Control (GPC), an open technical specification that lets you signal your privacy preference to opt out of data sharing and targeting directly through your browser or extension.
When our website detects an enabled GPC signal (navigator.globalPrivacyControl === true or Sec-GPC: 1 header):
- We automatically register your choice as Opt-Out of performance and advertising cookies.
- We display an active GPC badge in your Cookie Preferences Center confirming that your browser signal was detected and honored.
4. Legal Bases Under GDPR & International Laws
Under European data protection laws (including the EU GDPR and UK GDPR), our legal bases for processing data via cookies are:
- Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): For strictly necessary technical cookies and functional site security.
- Freely Given Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): For any optional performance, analytics, or advertising cookies.
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you have the right to direct us not to sell or share your personal information. HowUntil does not sell personal information.
5. How to Control Cookies in Your Web Browser
In addition to our on-site , you can block or delete cookies directly within your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Prevent cross-site tracking / Block all cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
6. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect technological updates, legal requirements, or modifications to our services. Any updates will be published on this page with an amended "Last updated" date.
7. Questions and Data Protection Inquiries
If you have questions regarding our use of cookies, local storage, or data protection practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@howuntil.com
Privacy Policy: Read our full Privacy Policy
Website: https://howuntil.com