Cookie Policy — Simple & Honest
ZakatSuite uses minimal cookies. Your Zakat calculation data never leaves your browser. Here is exactly what we use and why — no hidden tracking.
Cookie Policy — ZakatSuite.com
Effective Date: January 1, 2025 · Last Updated: January 1, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how ZakatSuite (zakatsuite.com) uses them, and the choices you have. We use cookies to enhance your experience when using our free Zakat calculators and tools — never to track your financial data.
Essential
Keep the site working correctly. Cannot be disabled without affecting functionality.
Analytics
Anonymised usage data to help us improve our Zakat tools for all users.
Advertising
Google AdSense ads that help keep ZakatSuite permanently free for everyone.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and serve relevant content.
ZakatSuite also uses local storage — a browser technology similar to cookies but stored only on your device and never transmitted to our servers. We use local storage to remember your selected currency (e.g. PKR, USD, SAR) and language between visits. See our multi-currency Zakat calculator to see this in action.
Cookies We Use — Full Table
Below is a complete breakdown of every cookie that may be placed when you use ZakatSuite:
| Cookie / Key | Set By | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
zs_currency | ZakatSuite | Essential | Remembers your currency selection (e.g. PKR, USD, SAR). Stored in local storage — not transmitted to servers. | Until cleared |
zs_language | ZakatSuite | Essential | Remembers your language preference. Stored in local storage — not transmitted to servers. | Until cleared |
_ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors. All data is anonymised — no personally identifiable information. | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics measurement. | 2 years |
__gads | Google AdSense | Advertising | Prevents the same ad from showing too often. Helps keep ZakatSuite free. | 13 months |
IDE | Google DoubleClick | Advertising | Used by Google to show relevant advertisements based on browsing history. | 13 months |
NID | Advertising | Stores preferences and other information to personalise Google ads. | 6 months |
Actual cookies placed may vary depending on your browser settings and consent choices. ZakatSuite never places cookies that track your financial data, Zakat amounts, or asset values.
Third-Party Cookies in Detail
Google AdSense
ZakatSuite displays Google AdSense advertisements. These ads help keep all 200+ tools permanently free. Google may use cookies including IDE and NID to personalise ads based on your browsing history.
You can opt out of personalised Google ads at adssettings.google.com. This does not remove ads — it makes them less personalised.
Google Analytics
We use anonymised Google Analytics to understand aggregate usage patterns — which Zakat tools are used most, how users navigate between the Zakat Computation Guide and the calculator, and where we can improve. No personally identifiable information is collected.
Opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google Fonts
ZakatSuite loads DM Serif Display and DM Sans from Google Fonts. Google may set a short-lived session cookie when fonts are loaded to detect abuse of their font service.
PayPal
If you click the donation link, PayPal will set its own cookies on the PayPal domain governed by PayPal’s Privacy Policy. We do not control these.
Managing & Disabling Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for popular browsers:
- Google Chrome — Manage cookies
- Mozilla Firefox — Manage cookies
- Apple Safari — Manage cookies
- Microsoft Edge — Manage cookies
For more granular cookie control, browser extensions such as Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin can block third-party cookies from Google AdSense and Analytics while still allowing ZakatSuite to function.
Your Rights
EU/UK residents (GDPR): You have the right to access, delete, or restrict the processing of your data. You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what data is collected and opt out of its sale. ZakatSuite does not sell personal data.
To exercise your rights or ask any questions about our cookie practices, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us through zakatsuite.com.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change the cookies we use, add new third-party services, or when laws and regulations require updates. We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top. Significant changes will be announced on the ZakatSuite homepage.
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