Privacy Policy
Your privacy is fundamental to our service. This policy explains how we protect your data, what minimal information we collect, and your rights regarding personal information.
Privacy by Design
We built our calculator to minimize data collection from the ground up.
No Tracking
We don't track your calculations, browsing habits, or personal behavior.
Secure Processing
All calculations are processed locally in your browser when possible.
Data Collection Transparency
We believe in complete transparency about what data we collect and why.
What We DON'T Collect
- Your calculation inputs or results
- Personal identification information
- Browsing history or tracking cookies
- Location data or device fingerprinting
- Social media profiles or third-party accounts
What We DO Collect (Minimal)
- Basic analytics (page views, country-level location)
- Technical information (browser type, device type)
- Error logs for service improvement
- Aggregate usage statistics (no personal identification)
Complete Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
Personal Data: We do not collect, store, or process any personal identification information. You can use our ratio calculator completely anonymously.
Calculation Data: Your calculation inputs and results are processed locally in your browser and are never transmitted to our servers or stored in any form.
Analytics Data: We collect minimal, anonymized analytics through privacy-focused tools including:
- Page views and session duration (no personal identification)
- Country-level geographic information (not specific location)
- Device type and browser type (for optimization purposes)
- Referral sources (to understand how users find our service)
Technical Data: We automatically collect certain technical information necessary for service operation:
- IP addresses (temporarily, for security and rate limiting)
- Error logs (to improve service reliability)
- Performance metrics (to optimize calculator speed)
2. How We Use Information
The minimal data we collect is used exclusively for:
- Service Operation: Ensuring our calculators function properly and efficiently
- Security: Protecting against abuse, spam, and security threats
- Improvement: Understanding aggregate usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and regulatory requirements
Important:
We never sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Data Storage and Security
Local Processing: All ratio calculations are performed in your browser using JavaScript. No calculation data is transmitted to our servers.
Data Retention: The minimal analytics data we collect is retained for:
- Analytics data: 14 months maximum
- Error logs: 90 days maximum
- Security logs: 30 days maximum
Security Measures:
- HTTPS encryption for all communications
- Regular security audits and updates
- Minimal data collection to reduce risk
- Secure, privacy-focused analytics tools
4. Your Privacy Rights
Under GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations, you have the right to:
GDPR Rights (EU Users)
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
CCPA Rights (California Users)
- Know what data is collected
- Delete personal information
- Opt-out of data sale (we don't sell data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising rights
Note: Since we collect minimal data and no personal identification information, most data requests will show no stored personal data associated with your usage.
5. Cookies and Tracking
Essential Cookies: We use minimal, essential cookies for:
- Remembering your preferences (dark mode, units, etc.)
- Security and fraud prevention
- Basic functionality (session management)
Analytics Cookies: We use privacy-focused analytics that:
- Do not track individuals across websites
- Do not create user profiles
- Use aggregated, anonymized data only
- Can be opted out through browser settings
No Third-Party Tracking: We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or other invasive tracking technologies.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following privacy-focused third-party services:
Hosting and CDN: Our website is hosted on platforms that comply with international privacy standards and data protection regulations.
Analytics: We use privacy-first analytics services that do not track individual users or create personal profiles.
Security: We employ security services to protect against DDoS attacks and malicious traffic, which may temporarily log IP addresses for security purposes.
All third-party services we use are selected based on their commitment to user privacy and compliance with data protection regulations.
7. International Data Transfers
Our services are designed to minimize international data transfers. When transfers are necessary:
- We ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards
- We comply with applicable data transfer regulations (GDPR Article 46, etc.)
- We work only with service providers who meet international privacy standards
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is designed to be safe for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction).
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
When we update this policy:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Significant changes will be highlighted prominently on our website
- We will maintain transparency about what changes and why
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
Questions About Privacy?
We're committed to transparency and protecting your privacy. If you have questions about this policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, we're here to help.