Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2024.06.21

1. Introduction

Welcome to HWCalculator.com (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP Address (anonymized for GDPR compliance)
  • Browser Type & Version
  • Device Information (Desktop/Mobile)
  • Pages Viewed & Time Spent
  • Click Data & Interaction Analytics

B. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics and ad personalization through Google AdSense.

How to Disable Cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

C. Ad Personalization

Our Website uses Google AdSense to display ads. Google may track browsing behavior to show relevant ads.
Opt-out: You can disable personalized ads via Google Ads Settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • ✅ Improve user experience & website functionality
  • ✅ Measure traffic via Google Analytics
  • ✅ Display relevant ads via Google AdSense
  • ✅ Prevent fraudulent activity & enhance security

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect data:

  • 🔹 Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
  • 🔹 Google AdSense (ad delivery)
  • 🔹 Google Tag Manager (script management)
  • 🔹 Cloudflare (security & performance)

Review their privacy policies:
Google Privacy Policy |Cloudflare Privacy Policy

5. Your Rights & Choices

A. GDPR (EU Users)

If you are in the EU, you have the right to:

  • 📌 Request access to your personal data
  • 📌 Ask us to delete or update incorrect data
  • 📌 Opt-out of data tracking

B. CCPA (California Users)

California residents can:

  • 📌 Request details about collected data
  • 📌 Opt-out of the sale of personal data (we DO NOT sell data)
  • 📌 Request data deletion

6. Security of Your Information

We use SSL encryption, firewalls, and secure servers to protect your data.

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You have the following options:

  • Accept All - Allows all cookies, including analytics, advertising, functionality, and personalization cookies
  • Essential Only - Only allows cookies necessary for the website to function properly

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to show relevant advertisements
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences
  • Personalization Cookies: Provide customized content based on your browsing

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your data, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. 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 believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. 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 updated Privacy Policy on our Website with a new "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@hwcalculator.com