Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Wire Gauge Calculator ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our wire gauge calculator. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use our wire gauge calculator, we may collect:

• Calculation inputs (current, voltage, wire length, material selection)
• Contact information if you reach out to us (email address, name, message content)
• Newsletter subscription information (email address) if you opt-in

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our wire gauge calculator, we automatically collect:

• IP address and geographic location (country/region)
• Browser type and version
• Device information (type, operating system)
• Pages visited and time spent on the wire gauge calculator
• Referral source (how you found our calculator)
• Date and time of access

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience with the wire gauge calculator. These may include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the wire gauge calculator to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the calculator (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (dark mode, unit preferences)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the wire gauge calculator functionality
• To improve and optimize the wire gauge calculator user experience
• To analyze usage patterns and trends
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To send newsletters and updates (only if you opted in)
• To display personalized advertisements through Google AdSense
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our wire gauge calculator. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

4.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic to our wire gauge calculator. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the calculator. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.3 Other Third-Party Services

We may use other third-party services for hosting, analytics, or communication purposes. These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate the wire gauge calculator (hosting, analytics, advertising)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. The wire gauge calculator uses HTTPS encryption to protect data in transit.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Calculation data entered into the wire gauge calculator is not permanently stored on our servers. Analytics data and cookies are retained according to the policies of the respective third-party services (typically 26 months for Google Analytics).

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Cookie Control: Manage or delete cookies through your browser settings
• Do Not Track: We respect browser Do Not Track signals

9. Children's Privacy

Our wire gauge calculator is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do 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.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the wire gauge calculator, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the wire gauge calculator after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us through our contact page.