Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us through our contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our services. This may include your name, email address, and message content.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

1.3 Calculator Data

All calculations performed on our Site are processed entirely within your web browser. We do not collect, transmit, store, or have access to any values you enter into our calculators. Your calculation data never leaves your device.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve our Site and services
• To respond to your inquiries, comments, or questions
• To analyze usage trends and optimize user experience
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To serve relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your activity on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted or expired).

For detailed information about the cookies we use, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze usage data to help us improve our Site. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

4.1 Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track and analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects data through cookies and generates statistical reports about site usage. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

4.2 Advertising

We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Site. These companies may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info/choices.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, such as hosting, analytics, and advertising partners, under strict data processing agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets

6. Your Rights Under GDPR (European Users)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request restriction of processing your personal data
• Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you additional rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected
• Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our Site uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmission. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from the laws of your jurisdiction. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.

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