Privacy Policy

1. Information Collection

1.1 Information You Provide

DrainageCalculators.com is designed to function without requiring you to create an account or provide personal information. However, we may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Subscribe to newsletters or updates (if offered)
• Submit feedback, suggestions, or error reports
• Participate in surveys or promotional activities

This information may include your name, email address, and the content of your communications.

1.2 Calculator Input Data

Our calculators process the input values you provide (such as drainage areas, slopes, pipe sizes, etc.) to generate results. Important points about this data:

• Client-Side Processing: Most calculations are performed in your browser and are not transmitted to our servers.
• No Storage: We do not store or retain the specific values you enter into calculators.
• No Personal Data: Calculator inputs typically do not contain personal information.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

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

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, calculators used, and navigation patterns.
• Technical Information: IP address, referring URLs, and access times.
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level only).

2. Use of Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Website Operations

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Website and its features
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• To identify and fix technical issues and errors
• To optimize calculator performance and user experience

2.2 Communications

• To respond to your inquiries, questions, and feedback
• To send newsletters or updates if you have opted in
• To notify you of significant changes to the Website or these policies

2.3 Security and Compliance

• To protect the Website from fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• To enforce our Terms of Use and other policies
• To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests

2.4 Site Improvement

• To identify areas for improvement and new features to develop
• To measure the effectiveness of our content and resources

3. Cookies and Tracking

3.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to website owners.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

DrainageCalculators.com is a static website and does not currently set any cookies or use third-party analytics services. Should this change in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.

3.3 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View and delete cookies stored on your device
• Block all or certain types of cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website and limit your ability to use certain features.

3.4 Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-standard interpretation of this feature.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze information. These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.

4.1 Analytics Services

DrainageCalculators.com does not currently use any third-party analytics services. No usage data is collected or shared with analytics providers.

4.2 Hosting and Infrastructure

Our Website may be hosted on third-party platforms that have their own data collection and privacy practices. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.

4.3 External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect and maintain. These measures include:

• Encryption: Use of HTTPS to encrypt data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
• Access Controls: Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Updates: Keeping our systems and software up to date with security patches.
• Security Monitoring: Monitoring for unauthorized access attempts and security threats.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. User Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete.

6.2 Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information. Note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

6.3 Data Portability

Where applicable, you may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

6.4 Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or contacting us directly.

6.5 California Residents

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, and the right to request deletion of personal information.

6.6 European Residents

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

7. Children's Privacy

The 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 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Users between the ages of 13 and 18 should review this Privacy Policy with their parent or guardian to ensure they understand and agree to its terms.

8. Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
• For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a banner on the Website)
• Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Website: DrainageCalculators.com
• Related Site: DrainageConnect.com

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.