Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 6, 2025

Welcome to GravelCalculator.best ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our gravel calculator tool and website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Our gravel calculator is designed to work entirely in your browser. We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the calculator. Any calculations you perform are processed locally on your device.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and navigation patterns
• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address for analytics and security purposes
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below)

1.3 Local Storage

Our calculator may use browser local storage to save your calculation history and preferences on your device. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our gravel calculator functionality
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our calculator and website
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and optimize user experience
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and similar platforms
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries if you contact us
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant ads through Google AdSense
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

3.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our calculator and website. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

4.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.3 Cloudflare

Our website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages, which may collect certain technical information for security and performance purposes. Please refer to Cloudflare's Privacy Policy for more information.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

Since our calculator operates primarily in your browser using local storage, we do not store your calculation data on our servers. Any data stored locally on your device remains there until you clear your browser data.

Analytics and server log data may be retained for up to 26 months for analysis and improvement purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where consent was given

8. Children's Privacy

Our website 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.

9. 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 are different from the laws of your country. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to equal service and price

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

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

• Right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Right to restrict or object to data processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

14. Consent

By using our website and gravel calculator, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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Cookie Policy Summary

This website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to our use of cookies.

Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
Analytics cookies: Help us improve our website
Advertising cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.