This page explains what cookies are, which ones ScrapSilverCalc.com uses, why we use them, and how you can control or disable them.
Last updated: May 10, 2026
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners about how visitors use their site.
Cookies cannot run programs or carry viruses. They simply store small pieces of data that help websites function and improve over time.
ScrapSilverCalc.com uses the following categories of cookies. For more detail on how your data is used overall, see our Privacy Policy.
| Type | Purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the website to load and function correctly. Do not track you or collect personal data. | Required |
| Analytics | Set by Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about page views and user behavior. Helps us improve our calculators. | Optional |
| Advertising | Set by Google AdSense to display relevant ads. May use your browsing history to serve personalized advertising. | Optional |
| Preference | Remember settings you have selected, such as preferred weight unit in our calculators (grams, troy oz, dwt). | Optional |
Some cookies on ScrapSilverCalc.com are set by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies directly:
| Service | What it does | Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Tracks anonymous usage stats. Sets _ga and _gid cookies. |
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| Google AdSense | Serves ads and tracks interactions. May set IDE and DSID via DoubleClick. |
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| Google Fonts | Loads web fonts for typography. May log your IP when fetching font files. | View → |
We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your past visits to our site and other websites.
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Here are direct links for the most common browsers:
Note: disabling certain cookies may affect how our calculators work. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function.
By continuing to use ScrapSilverCalc.com after seeing our cookie notice, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out tools listed above.
If you are visiting from the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive and UK PECR regarding cookie consent.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please reach out through our contact page: