Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2025
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Privacy Summary
- • We don't collect personal information unless you contact us
- • Our calculator works entirely in your browser
- • We use cookies for basic website functionality only
- • We don't sell or share your data with third parties
- • You can use our tools completely anonymously
Information We Collect
Calculator Usage
When you use our board foot calculator:
- • No personal data collected: The calculator runs entirely in your browser
- • No input logging: We don't store your lumber measurements or calculations
- • No account required: Use our tools without registration
Website Analytics
We may collect anonymous usage information to improve our service:
- • Page views: Which pages are visited most often
- • Browser type: To ensure compatibility
- • Device type: To optimize for mobile and desktop
- • Geographic region: General location (country/state level only)
This data is aggregated and anonymous - we cannot identify individual users.
Contact Information
If you contact us through our contact form:
- • Name and email: To respond to your message
- • Message content: To address your questions or feedback
- • Response history: To provide better support
We only use this information to respond to your inquiry and improve our service.
How We Use Your Information
✅ What We Do
- • Provide and improve our calculator tools
- • Respond to support requests and feedback
- • Analyze website performance and usage trends
- • Ensure website security and prevent abuse
- • Optimize for different devices and browsers
❌ What We Don't Do
- • Sell your information to third parties
- • Send unsolicited marketing emails
- • Track your activity across other websites
- • Store your personal calculations
- • Share data with advertisers
Cookies and Tracking
Essential Cookies Only
We use minimal cookies necessary for basic website functionality. No tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies are used.
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that help the website function properly and remember your calculator settings during your visit. These are deleted when you close your browser.
Preference Cookies
Store your preferences like measurement units and calculator settings to improve your experience on return visits.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our site to improve performance and user experience. All data is anonymous and aggregated.
Data Security
Technical Safeguards
- • HTTPS encryption for all connections
- • Secure hosting infrastructure
- • Regular security updates
- • Limited data collection minimizes risk
Access Controls
- • Restricted access to any collected data
- • No third-party data sharing
- • Regular access reviews
- • Data minimization practices
Your Rights and Choices
Browser Controls
You can control cookies and tracking through your browser settings:
- • Disable cookies (may affect functionality)
- • Clear stored data at any time
- • Use private/incognito browsing mode
- • Block third-party trackers
Contact Data Rights
If you've contacted us, you can request to:
- • View what information we have about you
- • Correct any inaccurate information
- • Delete your contact information
- • Stop future communications
Third-Party Services
Our website may use minimal third-party services for essential functionality:
CDN Services
Content delivery networks help load our website faster. They may collect basic technical information like IP addresses.
Analytics
Anonymous website analytics help us improve user experience. No personal information is shared with analytics providers.
Children's Privacy
Our website is designed for general audiences and does 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.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. When we make changes:
- • We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top
- • Significant changes will be highlighted prominently
- • Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance
- • You can always review the current policy here
Contact Us
Questions About This Policy?
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, we're here to help.
Email: web@board-foot-calculator.net