🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit tiresizecalculator.co, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited
• Usage Data: How you interact with our tire calculators, time spent on pages, and feature usage
• Device Information: Screen resolution, device type, and browser settings
• Performance Data: Page load times and error reports to improve our service

Voluntarily Provided Information

We only collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it:

• Contact Forms: Name, email address, and message content when you contact us
• Calculator Preferences: Tire sizes and units you enter (stored locally only)
• Feedback: Comments or suggestions you submit

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To operate and maintain our tire size calculators
• User Experience: To improve our tools and add new features based on usage patterns
• Technical Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Security: To protect against abuse, spam, and security threats
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our calculators to improve functionality
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Information Sharing

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

• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our website (hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety
• Business Transfer: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified)
• Consent: When you explicitly agree to information sharing

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What We Use

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Preference Cookies: Remember your calculator settings (unit preferences, tire sizes)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our tools
• Performance Cookies: Monitor website performance and load times

Third-Party Cookies

We may use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis (you can opt-out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
• Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements
• Advertising Networks: For affiliate marketing and tire retailer partnerships

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: We keep our security systems and software updated
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities
• Data Minimization: We only collect information necessary for our service

Data Retention: We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services:

• Affiliate Links: Links to tire retailers may include tracking for commission purposes
• External Websites: We are not responsible for the privacy practices of linked websites
• Social Media: Social sharing buttons may set cookies from those platforms
• CDN Services: We use content delivery networks to improve website performance

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Cookie Control: Manage cookie preferences through your browser

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@tiresizecalculator.co

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be prominently displayed on our website
• We may notify users via email for major changes
• Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy, please contact us:

For general inquiries, please use our contact page.