Privacy Policy

Welcome to CalcSnaps ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://calcsnaps.com (the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access or use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We do not require user registration or accounts on CalcSnaps. We do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or any other personally identifiable information.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, certain information is automatically collected by our servers and third-party services (such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense). This automatically collected information may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address — used to approximate your location and for security purposes
• Browser type and version — to ensure compatibility
• Device type — desktop, mobile, or tablet
• Operating system — Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, etc.
• Pages visited and time spent — to understand user behavior and improve content
• Referring website — how you found our Site
• Date and time of visit
• Clickstream data — your navigation path through our Site

This information is used for analytics, security, and to improve your experience on our Site. It is not used to personally identify you.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our Site.

2.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our Site. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements based on your interests.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences such as dark mode or unit selections.

2.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Block all cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site, and some features may not work properly.

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC ("Google").

3.1 How Google AdSense Works

Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. These cookies allow Google and its partners to display personalized ads to you based on your browsing history and interests.

3.2 Google AdSense Cookies

Google AdSense may use the following cookies:

• NID cookie: Used by Google to remember your preferences and other information, such as your preferred language and whether you want to see personalized ads.
• IDE cookie: Used by Google's DoubleClick for advertising purposes. It stores information about how you use the website and any other advertisement before visiting the website.
• ANID cookie: Used for ad personalization settings. If you have opted out of personalized ads, this cookie stores your preference.
• __gads cookie: Used for ad frequency management and measurement.

2.3 Third-Party Advertising Partners

Google AdSense may share data with third-party vendors and advertising networks that serve ads on our Site. These third parties may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to our Site and other websites to provide relevant advertisements.

2.4 Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

You can opt out of personalized advertising by:

• Visiting Google Ad Settings and adjusting your preferences
• Visiting About Ads to learn more about interest-based advertising and opt out from multiple networks
• Using the YourAdChoices tool to manage preferences across networks
• Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings (though this may not be honored by all third parties)

Even if you opt out of personalized ads, you may still see non-personalized ads based on contextual information (e.g., the content of the page you are viewing).

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics uses first-party cookies and JavaScript code to collect information about your usage.

Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages you visit
• Time spent on each page
• How you arrived at our Site (referring website)
• Your approximate geographic location (city/region level)
• Your device and browser information

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to informational resources, calculators, and external references. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

6. 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 immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

7. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR for EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights include:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another service.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@calcsnaps.com. We will respond within one month as required by law.

8. Your Privacy Rights (CCPA for California Residents)

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

• Right to Know: You can request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of personal information we have collected about you (subject to exceptions).
• Right to Opt-Out: You can request that we not "sell" your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@calcsnaps.com.

9. Data Retention

Automatically collected information (IP addresses, browser data, etc.) is retained for analytics purposes and is anonymized or aggregated where possible. Google Analytics retains data for 26 months by default, after which it is automatically deleted.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

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By using CalcSnaps, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.