Cookies Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how VocalRangeTester.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or interact with the website. It describes what cookies are, which specific cookies this site uses, why they are used, and how you can manage or disable them.

VocalRangeTester.com is operated by John Mayer (contact available via the Contact page).

By continuing to use this website, you consent to the 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 options described below.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that a website saves on your device — computer, phone, or tablet — when you visit. They allow the website to remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or session state.

Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot access other data on your device. They are widely used by websites to make them function efficiently and to provide useful information to website operators.

Cookies This Site Does NOT Use

Because VocalRangeTester.com’s vocal tools process all audio locally in your browser, this site does not use cookies to:

Store, access, or transmit any audio or voice data
Build personal profiles based on vocal test results
Track what notes you sang or what your range measurement was
Identify you based on your voice

Your voice data and tool results are never connected to any cookie, identifier, or tracking system.

Cookies This Site Uses

1. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the website to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation, tool loading, and session continuity. Without these cookies, certain parts of the website may not operate properly.

These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

2. Analytics Cookies — Google Analytics

VocalRangeTester.com uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site — which pages are visited, how long users stay, which tools are most used, and where visitors come from geographically.

Google Analytics sets cookies including _ga, _gid, and _gat on your device. These cookies:

Collect aggregated, anonymised usage data
Do not identify individual users
Do not collect audio, microphone data, or vocal results
Are processed by Google LLC under Google’s Privacy Policy

Cookie lifespans: _ga persists for 2 years. _gid persists for 24 hours. _gat persists for 1 minute.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

3. Advertising Cookies — Google AdSense

VocalRangeTester.com uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies — including the DoubleClick cookie — to serve ads that are relevant to your interests based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

These advertising cookies:

Are set by Google LLC, not directly by VocalRangeTester.com
May track your browsing activity across sites in the Google Display Network
Enable Google and its partners to show you interest-based advertisements
Do not have access to your microphone or vocal analysis data

Managing Google advertising cookies:

You can opt out of personalised advertising from Google at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com

You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple networks at:

aboutads.info/choices — Digital Advertising Alliance (US)
youronlinechoices.eu — European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EU)
networkadvertising.org/choices — Network Advertising Initiative

Note that opting out of personalised ads does not remove advertising from the site — it means the ads shown will be less tailored to your interests.

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

You can control, restrict, or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Here are instructions for the most common browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or manage cookies by site.

Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers standard, strict, and custom protection levels.

Apple Safari (macOS): Safari → Settings → Privacy. You can prevent cross-site tracking and block all cookies.

Apple Safari (iPhone / iPad): iPhone Settings → Safari → Privacy and Security. Enable “Prevent Cross-Site Tracking” and optionally “Block All Cookies.”

Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data. You can block third-party cookies or manage by site.

Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain site features and the display of advertising. You will still be able to access all articles and educational content on the site.

Global Privacy Control (GPC)

If your browser or a browser extension sends a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, this indicates your preference to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data. VocalRangeTester.com acknowledges the GPC signal where it is technically detectable, in line with applicable privacy laws including the CCPA.

Your Consent

When you first visit VocalRangeTester.com, a cookie consent notice may be displayed. Your continued use of the site after seeing this notice constitutes acceptance of non-essential cookies as described in this policy.

You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings using the instructions above, or by using the opt-out links provided in the advertising cookies section.

Changes to This Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the cookies used on this site, changes in third-party services, or changes in legal requirements. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated when material changes are made.