Privacy Policy

How we protect your privacy and data

Last Updated: January 2024

At Aspect Ratio Calculator, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information and only when necessary:

  • Usage Data: We collect anonymous analytics about how you use our calculator (page views, features used, device type)
  • Contact Form Data: When you contact us, we collect your name, email, subject, and message
  • Preference Data: We store your language preference and dark/light mode setting in your browser's localStorage
  • Calculation Data: We do NOT store or track your actual calculations

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for:

  • Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
  • Improving our calculator's features and user experience
  • Analyzing usage patterns to understand which features are most helpful
  • Maintaining and securing our website
  • Complying with legal obligations

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data security is important to us:

  • Local Storage: Language and theme preferences are stored locally in your browser, not on our servers
  • Calculations: Your aspect ratio calculations are processed in your browser and never stored
  • Encryption: All data transmitted to our servers is encrypted with SSL/TLS
  • Server Security: Contact form data is stored securely with restricted access
  • No Third Parties: We never sell your data or share it with third parties

4. Cookies & Tracking

Our use of cookies and tracking:

  • No Tracking Cookies: We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes
  • Preference Cookies: We may use cookies to remember your language and theme preferences
  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our site (you can opt-out)
  • No Cross-site Tracking: We do not track your activity across other websites

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request access to personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)
  • Opt-out: Opt-out of optional data collection like analytics
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format

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

6. Children's Privacy

Our calculator is appropriate for all ages and does not intentionally collect information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Fonts: For typography (no data collection)
  • Google Analytics: For anonymous usage analytics (you can disable in browser settings)
  • Vercel: For hosting and CDN services

Each third party has their own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our calculator may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

9. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy here and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our calculator constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@aspectratiocalculator.com
  • Website: Contact Form
  • Address: [Your Business Address]

11. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We only collect and process data with a lawful basis and respect your rights under GDPR.

12. CCPA Compliance

For users in California, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.