Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we handle your data.

Last Updated: January 2024

Introduction

Welcome to Unit Converter ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our website.

This policy applies to all visitors of our website and is designed to comply with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

Privacy by Design

Our unit converter performs all calculations locally in your browser. Your conversion data is never sent to our servers or stored anywhere.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

[Your Company Name]

[Your Address]
[City, Postal Code]
[Country]

Email: privacy@yourdomain.com
Phone: [Your Phone Number]

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information above.

Data We Collect

We collect minimal data to provide and improve our service. Here's what we collect:

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through Google Analytics:

Data Type Description Purpose
IP Address Your anonymized IP address Geographic statistics
Browser Type Browser name and version Compatibility optimization
Device Information Device type, screen size User experience improvement
Pages Visited Which pages you view Content optimization
Usage Patterns Features used, conversions made Service improvement
Referral Source How you found our site Marketing analysis

Information We Do NOT Collect

  • Personal identification: We do not collect names, email addresses, or phone numbers
  • Conversion values: The numbers you convert are processed locally and never sent to us
  • Payment information: We do not collect any financial data
  • Location data: We do not collect precise location data

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through settings
  • Our consent banner: Use our cookie consent banner to opt out of non-essential cookies
  • Google opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Note About Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For example, your theme preference won't be saved between visits.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects information about your use of our website.

What Google Analytics Collects

  • Pages you visit and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our website (search engine, direct link, etc.)
  • Your general geographic location (country/city level, not precise)
  • Device and browser information
  • Interactions with our converter features

Data Protection Measures

We have configured Google Analytics with the following privacy protections:

  • IP Anonymization: Your IP address is anonymized before storage
  • Data Retention: We retain analytics data for 14 months only
  • No Data Sharing: We don't share analytics data with Google for advertising
  • No User-ID: We don't use cross-device tracking

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking in the following ways:

  1. Click "Decline" on our cookie consent banner
  2. Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  3. Use your browser's "Do Not Track" setting (we respect DNT headers)

For more information about how Google processes data, visit: Google Privacy Policy

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You can request that we correct any inaccurate personal data.

Right to Erasure

You can request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten").

Right to Restrict

You can request that we limit how we use your personal data.

Right to Portability

You can request your data in a portable, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.

Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing.

Right to Complain

You can lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

Data Type Retention Period Reason
Analytics data 14 months Analyze trends and improve service
Cookie consent record 1 year Comply with legal requirements
Theme preference 1 year Remember user preference

After the retention period, data is automatically deleted or anonymized.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

  • HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our website is encrypted using SSL/TLS
  • Minimal Data Collection: We only collect data that is necessary for our stated purposes
  • Local Processing: Conversion calculations are performed entirely in your browser
  • Secure Third Parties: We only use reputable third-party services that comply with GDPR
  • Regular Reviews: We regularly review our security practices

No Data Breach Risk for Conversions

Since your conversion data is processed locally in your browser and never sent to our servers, there is no risk of your conversion data being exposed in a data breach.

International Data Transfers

Google Analytics data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Google participates in data protection frameworks and provides adequate safeguards for international data transfers:

  • Google complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place
  • Additional technical measures protect data in transit

For more information, see Google's Privacy Frameworks.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • For significant changes, we may display a notice on our website
  • We encourage you to review this policy periodically

Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Get in Touch

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In the EU, you can find your local authority at: EDPB Member Authorities