What Cookies Are

Cookies are small files or browser-based records that websites may store on a visitor’s device. They can help a website function, remember certain settings, measure visits, improve performance, and support advertising or analytics services.

Similar technologies may include local storage, pixels, tags, scripts, and device or browser identifiers.

How CostToCollege May Use Cookies

• To keep the website functioning properly.
• To support calculators, filters, tables, and interactive features.
• To understand how visitors use pages and where improvements may be needed.
• To help measure site performance and technical issues.
• To support advertising, ad measurement, and fraud prevention where applicable.
• To remember basic preferences when such features are available.

Types of Cookies That May Be Used

Third-Party Services

CostToCollege may use third-party services for analytics, advertising, performance, security, hosting, or similar website operations. These services may set or read cookies according to their own technologies and policies.

We do not control every cookie or identifier used by third-party services. Visitors can manage many cookie settings through their browser or device controls.

Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow visitors to block, delete, or limit cookies. Browser settings may also allow visitors to clear stored site data or control certain tracking features.

If cookies are disabled, some parts of CostToCollege may not work as intended. Calculators, filters, tables, preferences, or embedded features may behave differently.