Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and ensuring our educational tools function properly.
How We Use Cookies
Butheps uses only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, analytics cookies, or third-party cookies for marketing purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies Only
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:
- Session cookies to maintain your browsing session
- Security cookies to prevent cross-site request forgery in our contact form
- Preference cookies to remember your cookie consent choice
- Functional cookies to ensure our debt calculator tools work properly
What We Don't Use
Unlike many websites, we do not use:
- Analytics or tracking cookies (no Google Analytics, etc.)
- Advertising or marketing cookies
- Social media cookies or plugins
- Third-party cookies for data collection
- Cookies to track your browsing across other websites
Third-Party Content
External images from stock photo services (Pexels, Unsplash, Pixabay) may set their own cookies when loaded. These are governed by their respective privacy policies and are not under our control.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies
- You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent
- Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality, particularly our educational calculators
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie notice. By clicking "Accept" or continuing to use the site, you consent to our use of essential cookies as described in this policy.
Educational Tools and Cookies
Our debt paydown calculators and educational tools may use temporary cookies to store your inputs during your session. This data is not transmitted to our servers and is deleted when you close your browser.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our contact form.