Sq-Ft-Calculator

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 11, 2025

At https://sq-ft-calculator.com/ (the “Site”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Site, including our Square Footage Calculator tool, in accordance with applicable United States laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable. By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use the Site:

a. Personal Information

  • Contact Information: If you use our contact form or email us, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
  • User-Generated Content: If the Site allows submissions (e.g., comments or feedback), we may collect the content you provide, which may include personal information.

b. Non-Personal Information

  • Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with the Site, such as pages visited, time spent on the Site, browser type, operating system, IP address, and referring URLs.
  • Device Information: We may collect details about the device you use to access the Site, including device type, screen resolution, and unique device identifiers.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Site usage, and store preferences. Cookies may include session cookies (temporary) or persistent cookies (stored until deleted or expired).

c. Information You Input

  • Calculator Inputs: When using the Square Footage Calculator, you may enter measurements, unit preferences, or cost data. This data is used solely to perform calculations and is not stored unless you explicitly save or download results.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: Process calculator inputs, generate results, and deliver requested features (e.g., area calculations or cost estimates).
  • To Improve the Site: Analyze usage data to enhance Site functionality, user experience, and performance.
  • To Communicate: Respond to inquiries, feedback, or support requests submitted via the contact form or email.
  • To Personalize: Customize your experience, such as remembering unit preferences or calculator settings (if applicable).
  • To Analyze Trends: Understand how users interact with the Site to improve content and services.
  • To Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, or other malicious behavior.

3. How We Share Your Information

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

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services) who assist in operating the Site, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., court order, subpoena) in the United States, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Site, its users, or the public.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, with notice to you where required by law.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Store user preferences (e.g., unit settings).
  • Track Site usage for analytics purposes.
  • Improve Site performance and functionality.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some Site features. For example, you can set your browser to reject cookies or notify you when a cookie is set. Note that certain essential cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, in compliance with U.S. data protection standards. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials or sensitive information you provide.

6. Your Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights under U.S. laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), if applicable. These may include:

  • Right to Know: Request information about the categories of personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell (if applicable).
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 12. We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframes required by law (e.g., 45 days under the CCPA). Note that we do not sell personal information, so no opt-out for data sales is required.

7. Third-Party Links

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

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by U.S. law. Non-personal information (e.g., anonymized usage data) may be retained indefinitely for analytics purposes.

10. International Users

The Site is hosted and operated in the United States and is subject to U.S. law. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer and processing.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on the Site with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Contact Form: https://sq-ft-calculator.com/contact-us

If you are a California resident exercising CCPA rights, please include “CCPA Request” in the subject line of your communication. We will verify your identity and respond within the legally required timeframe.

By accessing or using https://sq-ft-calculator.com/, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy, which complies with applicable U.S. laws.