Privacy Policy

Overview

ACCalculator.com ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our calculators.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Calculator Inputs: Room dimensions, insulation levels, climate data, and other technical information entered into our calculators. This data is processed locally in your browser and is NOT stored on our servers or transmitted to us.
• Contact Information: If you email us, we collect your email address and message content to respond to your inquiry.

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We use standard web analytics (like Google Analytics or similar services) to collect anonymized information about website visits, including:
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Browser type and device information
  • Referring website or search engine
  • Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
  • IP address (anonymized)
• Cookies: We use cookies for analytics and website functionality. See "Cookies" section below for details.

What We DON'T Collect

• No personal identification information (name, address, phone) unless you voluntarily provide it via email
• No payment information (our services are free)
• No account creation required—no usernames or passwords
• Calculator inputs are NOT stored or transmitted to our servers

How We Use Your Information

Calculator Data (Local Processing)

All calculator inputs (room dimensions, insulation, etc.) are processed entirely in your web browser using JavaScript. This data:

• Never leaves your device
• Is NOT sent to our servers
• Is NOT stored in databases
• Is cleared when you close your browser or clear browser data

Analytics Data

We use anonymized analytics to:

• Understand which pages and tools are most popular
• Identify technical issues (browser errors, broken links)
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Determine which guides and topics to prioritize

Contact Information

If you email us, we use your email address solely to:

• Respond to your inquiry
• Follow up on technical issues you report
• Answer questions about calculator results

We do NOT:

• Add you to mailing lists without explicit permission
• Share your email with third parties
• Use your email for marketing purposes

Cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use cookies for:

Essential Cookies (Required)

• Website functionality (remembering your calculator inputs within a session)
• Security features

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

• Google Analytics or similar services to track page views and user behavior
• These cookies are anonymized and do not identify you personally

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block All Cookies: Website will still work, but analytics won't function
• Block Third-Party Cookies: Blocks analytics but allows essential cookies
• Clear Cookies: Removes all stored cookies (you may need to re-enter calculator data)

Learn how to manage cookies: AboutCookies.org

Third-Party Services

Analytics Providers

We may use Google Analytics or similar services to analyze website traffic. These services:

• Collect anonymized usage data
• Have their own privacy policies
• May use cookies to track visits across websites

Google Analytics opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Hosting Provider

Our website is hosted on Netlify (or similar service). They may collect:

• Server logs (IP addresses, request times, URLs visited)
• Basic security monitoring data

Netlify Privacy Policy: https://www.netlify.com/privacy/

Email Provider

If you email us, your message is transmitted through standard email services. Email is not encrypted by default—avoid sending sensitive personal information.

Data Security

How We Protect Your Data

• HTTPS Encryption: All website traffic is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• No Stored Calculator Data: Calculator inputs never leave your browser—nothing to breach
• Limited Data Collection: We collect only what's necessary for analytics and support
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access email communications

No Absolute Security

No method of internet transmission is 100% secure. While we use industry-standard protections, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Access and Deletion

You have the right to:

• Access: Request what data we have about you (likely only email correspondence)
• Delete: Request deletion of your email communications
• Correct: Request corrections to any inaccurate information
• Opt-Out: Disable analytics cookies through browser settings

To exercise these rights, email us at support@accalculator.com

Do Not Track (DNT)

We respect browser Do Not Track signals. If your browser has DNT enabled, we will not load analytics tracking scripts.

Children's Privacy

ACCalculator.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, contact us immediately for deletion.

International Users

Data Transfer

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you access our site from outside the US, your data may be transferred to and processed in the US. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR. See our GDPR Policy for details.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be prominently announced on our homepage.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us:

• Email: support@accalculator.com
• Subject Line: "Privacy Policy Question"