1. Introduction
Welcome to Soundproof Calculator ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at soundproofcalculator.site (the "Site").
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Contact Form: If you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content. This data is processed through Formspree and is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
- Calculator Inputs: Room dimensions and material selections entered into our calculator are processed entirely in your browser. We do not collect, store, or transmit this data to any server.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Cookies & Tracking: Our advertising partners (Google AdSense, HighPerformanceFormat, EffectiveGateCPM) may use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized ads. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing data collection.
- Analytics: We may use web analytics services that collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior data in anonymized form.
- Log Data: Our hosting provider (Netlify) may collect IP addresses, browser type, referring pages, and timestamps as part of standard server operations.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiries submitted via the contact form
- To improve the Site's content and user experience
- To display relevant advertisements through our ad partners
- To monitor and analyze Site usage and trends
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google AdSense: Serves advertisements. Google may use cookies for ad personalization. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- HighPerformanceFormat: Ad network serving display advertisements on our Site.
- EffectiveGateCPM: Native advertising network serving content-based ads.
- Formspree: Processes contact form submissions. See Formspree's Privacy Policy.
- Netlify: Hosts our website. See Netlify's Privacy Policy.
- Amazon Associates: We include affiliate links to Amazon products. Amazon has its own Privacy Notice.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use cookies through our advertising partners to:
- Serve personalized or contextual advertisements
- Track ad performance and conversions
- Remember user preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the display of advertisements but will not impact the calculator functionality.
6. Affiliate Links & Disclosure
Our Site contains affiliate links to products on Amazon and other retailers. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These links are clearly marked with "→" indicators. We only recommend products relevant to soundproofing.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Our calculator processes all data locally in your browser — no room dimensions or cost calculations are ever sent to our servers.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of personalized advertising
- Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our contact page.