HSS Calculator ("we," "us," or "our") operates https://hsscalculator.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including compliance with advertising programs such as Google AdSense.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide: When you use our Contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and message content solely to respond to your inquiry.
Automatically collected information: Like most websites, we may collect non-personal data such as browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and general geographic location (country/region level) through analytics and server logs.
Local storage: We store your theme preference (light/dark mode) in your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences (e.g., theme settings via localStorage)
- Analyze traffic and improve Site performance
- Serve relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks
Google AdSense: We may use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and its partners use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
Analytics: We may use Google Analytics or similar services to understand how visitors use our calculators. These services use cookies to collect aggregated, anonymized usage statistics.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Site features but calculator tools will generally remain functional.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Operate, maintain, and improve HSS Calculator tools and content
- Respond to contact form submissions and user feedback
- Monitor usage trends and fix technical issues
- Display advertisements and measure ad performance (where applicable)
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
4. Third-Party Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or embed content from advertising and analytics providers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies, including:
5. Data Retention
Contact form messages may be retained for a reasonable period to handle your request and improve our services. Analytics data is typically retained according to our analytics provider's default retention settings.
6. Children's Privacy
HSS Calculator is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have received such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (where applicable). California residents may submit requests under the CCPA. EU/EEA users may exercise rights under GDPR by contacting us.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. Calculator computations run locally in your browser when possible, minimizing data sent to our servers.
9. International Users
Our servers and service providers may be located in various countries. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of information to jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your own.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect changes. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, contact us at our Contact page or email support@hsscalculator.com.