Last Updated: February 7, 2025
House Calculator ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website at housecalculator.net (the "Website").
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain non-personal information through cookies and analytics tools, including:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type (mobile/desktop)
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, date and time of visits
- Location Data: Approximate geographic location (city, state, country) based on IP address
- Technical Data: IP address, click patterns, page load times
We use Google Analytics and Firebase Analytics to collect this information. These tools help us understand how visitors use our Website so we can improve our services.
1.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of cookies we use:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for the Website to function properly | Session |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website (Google Analytics, Firebase) | 1-2 years |
| Advertising Cookies | Used to display relevant advertisements (Google AdSense) | Up to 2 years |
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our Website.
1.3 Information We DO NOT Collect
Important: We do not collect:
- Names, email addresses, or phone numbers
- User account information or passwords
- Payment or financial information
- Any personally identifiable information (PII)
Our Website is designed to provide free calculator tools without requiring any personal information from users.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the automatically collected information for the following purposes:
- Website Operation: To provide and maintain our calculator tools and Website functionality
- Analytics: To analyze usage patterns, understand user behavior, and improve our content
- Performance Monitoring: To troubleshoot technical issues and optimize Website performance
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense (if applicable)
3. Third-Party Services
3.1 Google Analytics / Firebase Analytics
We use Google Analytics and Firebase Analytics to collect and analyze information about Website usage. Google may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy.
Learn more about Google's privacy practices at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
3.2 Firebase Hosting
Our Website is hosted on Firebase Hosting (Google Cloud). Firebase may collect technical information necessary to provide hosting services. Firebase's privacy practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent any information to third parties.
We may share anonymized, aggregated data with third parties for analytics purposes. This data cannot be used to identify individual users.
We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from government authorities.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Cookie Management
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
6.2 Do Not Track
Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. Our Website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.
6.3 Opt-Out Options
- Google Analytics: Install the opt-out browser add-on
- Personalized Ads: Visit Google's Ads Settings to opt out
- All Cookies: Disable cookies in your browser (may affect functionality)
7. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately.
9. International Users
Our Website is operated in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information we collect may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information
Important: We do not collect personal information as defined by the CCPA, and we do not sell any information to third parties.
11. European Union Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). However, since we do not collect personal data as defined by GDPR, most GDPR provisions do not apply to our Website.
Legal Basis for Processing:
- Legitimate interests in operating and improving our Website
- Consent (for cookies and tracking technologies)
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- We will post the revised policy on our Website
- Significant changes will be highlighted on our homepage
Your continued use of our Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Summary
What we collect: Anonymous usage data, cookies, analytics information
What we DON'T collect: Names, emails, passwords, payment info, or any personal data
Why we collect it: To improve our Website and provide calculator tools
Who we share with: Google Analytics, Firebase, Google AdSense (anonymized data only)
Your rights: Control cookies, opt-out of tracking, request information
We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy while providing free, useful calculator tools.