How MixDesignCalc.co.uk uses cookies, local storage, analytics and advertising technologies on our UK construction calculator website.
This Cookie Policy explains how MixDesignCalc.co.uk uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, use our construction calculators, read our guides, interact with our pages, contact us or view advertising. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
MixDesignCalc.co.uk provides UK-focused construction calculators and educational resources for concrete, steel, aggregates, materials, costs, unit conversions and related building topics. Cookies help the website load correctly, remain secure, understand visitor behaviour, improve content quality and support advertising where advertising services are active.
Some cookies are set directly by our website or hosting systems. Other cookies may be set by third-party services such as analytics tools, security tools, embedded resources or advertising partners including Google AdSense. The exact cookies used may change over time as we improve the website or update the services we use.
Needed for core website functions, security and page loading.
Help us understand page performance and improve calculators.
May be used by Google and partners to serve or measure ads.
You can manage cookies through consent tools and browser settings.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by a website or a third-party service. They allow websites to remember information about your visit, such as technical preferences, session details, cookie choices, security checks or advertising identifiers. Cookies can be temporary or persistent.
Session cookies usually expire when you close your browser. They are often used for temporary functions such as page sessions or security checks. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They may be used to remember preferences, measure repeat visits or support advertising and analytics.
Similar technologies may include local storage, pixels, tags, scripts, web beacons, device identifiers and IP-based technologies. In this Cookie Policy, the word “cookies” includes cookies and similar technologies unless stated otherwise.
We use cookies for practical website operation and improvement. Most calculator pages can be viewed without creating an account, but some technical data may still be processed automatically through normal website technology.
| Purpose | How Cookies May Be Used |
|---|---|
| Essential website operation | To load pages, maintain security, prevent abuse, manage sessions and keep the website working correctly. |
| Calculator usability | To support page functionality, form behaviour, browser-side calculations or interface preferences where applicable. |
| Analytics and improvement | To understand which calculators are useful, identify slow pages, improve content and fix technical issues. |
| Security and spam prevention | To detect suspicious activity, automated abuse, malicious traffic or form spam. |
| Advertising | To serve, measure, personalise or limit ads where advertising services such as Google AdSense are active. |
| Consent management | To remember your cookie choices where a consent banner or privacy message is shown. |
Essential cookies are required for the website to function properly. They may support security, page loading, caching, consent storage, form protection and basic technical operation. Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not work correctly.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use MixDesignCalc.co.uk. For example, they may show which calculator pages are visited most often, which pages need improvement, what devices visitors use and whether users are experiencing technical issues. Analytics helps us improve the website and make content easier to use.
Advertising cookies may be used by advertising partners to serve ads, measure ad performance, prevent fraud, limit how often ads are shown and, where allowed, personalise ads based on previous visits to this website or other websites. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies when Google AdSense ads are active on this website.
Preference cookies may remember settings such as consent choices, display preferences or other non-sensitive options. These help improve user experience by reducing repeated prompts or saving simple preferences.
Security cookies may help detect spam, malicious traffic, automated abuse, unauthorised access attempts or unusual activity. These cookies support the stability and safety of the website.
MixDesignCalc.co.uk may use Google AdSense or similar advertising services to display ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads to users based on visits to this website and other sites on the Internet.
Advertising partners may place and read cookies on your browser, use web beacons, use IP addresses, use device identifiers, or use similar technologies as a result of ad serving on this website. This may be used for ad delivery, ad measurement, fraud prevention, frequency capping, aggregated reporting and personalised advertising where permitted.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads
You can learn more about how Google uses data from partner websites here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
You can also read more about Google advertising technologies here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Important: If Google AdSense ads are active on this website, Google and its advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies. Where required by law, consent may be requested before advertising cookies or personalised advertising technologies are used.
For users in the United Kingdom, European Economic Area and Switzerland, cookies and similar technologies may require consent depending on their purpose. Where required by law, we may show a consent banner or privacy message that allows you to accept, reject or manage cookie categories and advertising purposes.
When Google advertising services are used, consent may be required for storing or accessing information on a device and for collecting, sharing or using personal data for ads personalisation. This may apply to both personalised and non-personalised ads where local law requires consent for cookies or local storage.
Where Google AdSense requires a certified Consent Management Platform for personalised ads in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we aim to use appropriate consent tools or Google privacy messaging features. The consent options shown to you may depend on your location, browser, device and applicable legal requirements.
You may be able to change or withdraw your consent through the cookie banner, privacy message, browser settings or device settings. If a banner is not visible, you can still control cookies through your browser.
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. Analytics helps us improve calculators, fix broken layouts, identify slow pages, measure content usefulness and plan new resources. Analytics tools may collect information such as page views, referring pages, browser type, device category, approximate location and session behaviour.
Analytics information is generally used in aggregated form. We do not use analytics to collect unnecessary personal information. However, analytics providers may use cookies, device identifiers or IP-related data according to their own policies and configuration.
If you block analytics cookies, you should still be able to use the main calculators and content, although we may have less information to improve the website.
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that support website operation, analytics, security, advertising, embedded content or external resources. These third parties may process information according to their own privacy and cookie policies.
Third-party services may include, but are not limited to:
We do not control every cookie set by third-party providers. You can manage many third-party cookies through your browser settings, consent choices or the privacy tools provided by the relevant third party.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete cookies, clear browsing data, reject third-party cookies or receive warnings before cookies are stored. The exact controls depend on your browser and device.
| Browser | Where to Manage Cookies |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies or Site settings. |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies. |
| Mozilla Firefox | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. |
| Safari | Settings or Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data. |
| Mobile browsers | Check browser app settings or device privacy settings. |
If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly. Essential security, consent or technical cookies may still be needed for the website to function correctly.
You can manage personalised advertising through Google Ads Settings and your browser/device settings. You may also use industry opt-out tools where available in your region.
Opting out of personalised advertising does not usually remove ads completely. It may mean that ads are less personalised or based on more general factors such as page content, approximate location or context.
Cookies may last for different lengths of time depending on their purpose and provider. Session cookies may expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies may remain for days, months or longer unless you delete them or they expire automatically.
| Cookie Type | Typical Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Until browser session ends | Temporary technical functions and security checks. |
| Consent cookies | Often several months | Remember cookie choices and reduce repeated prompts. |
| Analytics cookies | Varies by provider | Measure visits, page performance and content usefulness. |
| Advertising cookies | Varies by advertising provider | Serve, measure, limit or personalise ads where permitted. |
| Security cookies | Varies by tool | Protect against spam, abuse and malicious activity. |
Our construction calculators may use browser-side scripts to perform calculations such as concrete volume, steel weight, material quantity, cost estimates or unit conversions. In most cases, calculator inputs are processed in your browser and are not submitted to us unless you choose to send information through a contact form or email.
Some browser technologies may temporarily support page functionality, but you should not enter sensitive personal information, confidential project data or private addresses into calculator fields. Calculator results are estimates for planning and educational use only.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in website features, analytics tools, advertising services, consent requirements or legal obligations. When we update this page, we will change the “Last updated” date near the top of the page.
You should review this page periodically if you want to understand how cookies and related technologies are used on MixDesignCalc.co.uk.
For more detail about how we collect, use and protect information, please read our Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy explains contact forms, analytics, advertising partners, user rights, data retention and security in more detail.
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on MixDesignCalc.co.uk, please contact us:
Email: support@mixdesigncalc.co.uk
Please include enough detail for us to understand your question. Avoid sending unnecessary sensitive personal information by email or contact form.