1. Introduction

Welcome to CarbonFootprintCalc.org (“Site,” “we,” “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how third-party services like Google Analytics and Google AdSense collect and process data when you use our website.

By using this Site, you consent to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as: name, email address, and any other information you choose to submit.

B. Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies: IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, time on site, click patterns, referring URLs, general non-precise location.

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

3. Use of Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand user behavior. This includes device details, browsing behavior, geographic data, and referrer info. Features may include IP anonymization, demographics reporting, and remarketing.

Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/

4. Use of Google AdSense (Advertising)

We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies including the DoubleClick cookie for personalized ads, frequency capping, and measurement.

Users can manage ad personalization: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

Additional opt-out links:

• https://www.aboutads.info/choices/
• https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/

5. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to operate and improve the Site, analyze usage, respond to inquiries, serve ads, prevent fraud, and comply with laws.

6. How We Share Your Information

Data may be shared with Google Analytics, Google AdSense, hosting providers, or authorities if required.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as needed for operations or legal compliance.

8. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

Depending on your region, you may have rights to access, delete, correct, or restrict your data.

9. Cookies and Consent

Users in regulated regions may receive a cookie consent banner that allows acceptance or rejection of analytics and advertising cookies.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

11. Data Security

We use reasonable measures to protect data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Links to Other Websites

We are not responsible for third-party website practices.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update the policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

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