Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Board Foot Calculator ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website boardfootcalculator.dev and use our lumber calculation tools.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact information when you reach out to us for support
• Feedback and suggestions you submit
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: Information about how you use our calculator tools, including calculation inputs and results
• Device Information: Information about your device, browser type, operating system, and IP address
• Analytics Data: Website usage statistics, page views, time spent on pages, and user interactions
• Local Storage: Calculation history and user preferences stored locally on your device

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Provide analytics through Google Analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our calculator tools
• User Experience: To improve website functionality and user interface
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our website
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics
• Hosting Services: For website hosting and content delivery
• Security Services: For website security and protection

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
• Government requests or investigations
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Protection of users' rights, property, or safety

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Local Storage

Most of your calculation data is stored locally on your device using browser storage technologies. This means your calculation history and preferences remain on your device and are not transmitted to our servers.

5.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities

5.3 Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we have about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Request data portability

6.2 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
• Delete existing cookies from your device
• Set preferences for future cookie handling

Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and calculator tools.

6.3 Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Third-Party Services

7.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. For more information about Google Analytics, please visit Google Analytics Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy.

7.2 External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Users

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Your continued use of our website after any modifications to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide by the modified Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Information

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

12. Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 1, 2024, and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.