Privacy Policy

Summary

This policy explains what personal information Place Calculator collects when you use placecalculator.com, why we collect it and the choices you have. In short:

The calculators run in your browser. We do not store or receive the measurements and values you type into them.

We only collect personal information you choose to send us, such as your name, email address and message when you contact us.

We do not sell your personal information or share it for advertising.

You can ask us to access, correct or delete your information at any time.

Who is responsible for your data?

Place Calculator ("we", "us" or "our") operates the website placecalculator.com and is responsible for the personal information described in this policy. You can contact us about privacy at any time at info@placecalculator.com.

What information do we collect?

Information you give us

Contact form: your name, email address, the topic you choose and your message.

Email: your email address, the content of your message and any details you include, such as measurements or attachments.

Information collected automatically

Server logs: like most websites, our hosting provider records technical data when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, the pages you request and the time of the request. These logs are used for security and to keep the site running.

Cookies: see the cookies section below.

Calculator inputs

The numbers you enter into a calculator are processed in your own browser and are not sent to us or stored by us. Some browsers may remember values you typed in a form field. That data stays on your device.

How do we use your information?

To reply to your messages, suggestions and reports, and to fix calculators when you report a problem. Legal basis: our legitimate interest in answering you and improving the service, or steps you ask us to take.

To keep the website secure, prevent spam and abuse, and diagnose technical problems. Legal basis: our legitimate interest in running a safe and reliable website.

To meet legal obligations, for example if we are required to keep or disclose information by law. Legal basis: legal obligation.

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling, and we do not send marketing emails unless you have asked to receive them.

Do you use cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device. Place Calculator does not currently use advertising or analytics cookies. The site may set strictly necessary cookies, for example to protect the contact form against spam or to keep administrators signed in. These cookies do not track you across other websites.

If we add analytics or advertising tools in the future, we will update this policy and, where the law requires it, ask for your consent first. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time, although some features may not work as intended.

Is my information transferred abroad?

Our service providers may process data in countries other than your own, including the United States and the European Economic Area. Where the law requires it, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses to protect your information.

How long do you keep my information?

Messages and emails: up to 24 months after our last exchange, then deleted, unless we need them longer to resolve a dispute or meet a legal obligation.

Server logs: kept by our hosting provider for a limited period, normally no longer than needed for security and troubleshooting.

What are my rights?

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you and get a copy of it.

Correct information that is wrong or incomplete.

Delete your information.

Object to or restrict how we use it.

Receive your information in a portable format.

Withdraw consent at any time, where we rely on consent.

If you live in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, these rights come from the GDPR and UK GDPR, and you can also complain to your local data protection authority. If you live in California or another US state with a privacy law, you have similar rights to know, correct and delete your information, and we will not discriminate against you for using them. We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined in California law.

To use any of these rights, email info@placecalculator.com. We may need to confirm your identity before we respond, and we aim to reply within 30 days.

Is Place Calculator meant for children?

Place Calculator is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

How do you protect my information?

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, including encrypted HTTPS connections and access controls on our accounts. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

What about links to other websites?

Our pages link to other websites, such as university extension guides and supplier information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to read their policies.

Will this policy change?

We may update this policy from time to time, for example when we add new features or tools. The date at the top of the page shows when it was last changed. If the changes are significant, we will make that clear on the website.

How do I contact you about privacy?

Email info@placecalculator.com or use our contact form. Please write "Privacy" in your message so it reaches the right person quickly.