Privacy Policy
Table of Contents
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our website, HalfBirthdayCalc.online, to provide and improve our service to you.
Personal Information
When you interact with our site, we may collect:
- Contact Information: If you contact us via email or our contact form, we collect your name and email address.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and other diagnostic data.
Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system.
- Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation paths.
- Location Data: Approximate location derived from IP address.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: See our Cookies section for details.
2. Use of Data
HalfBirthdayCalc.online uses the collected data for various purposes to provide and enhance your experience:
Primary Uses
- To provide and maintain our service
- To notify you about changes to our service
- To allow you to participate in interactive features
- To provide customer support
- To gather analysis to improve our service
- To monitor service usage
- To detect and prevent technical issues
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your data includes:
- Performance of a contract with you
- Your explicit consent
- Our legitimate business interests
- Compliance with legal obligations
3. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share your information in specific situations with appropriate safeguards:
Service Providers
We employ trusted third-party companies to facilitate our service ("Service Providers"), who have access to your data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
These include:
- Hosting and infrastructure providers
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
- Customer support services
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your data when required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Business Transfers
If HalfBirthdayCalc.online is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve our service and your experience.
How We Use Cookies
We use different types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google's privacy policy is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features.
For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
5. GDPR Data Protection Rights
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Your GDPR Rights
- Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Right to Object: Object to our processing of your data
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any GDPR rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact Us section.
We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.
You have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority about our data practices.
6. CCPA Privacy Rights
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Your CCPA Rights
- Request disclosure of data collection practices
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt-out of sale of personal information
- Not face discrimination for exercising rights
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
We do not sell personal information. However, California residents may still submit requests regarding their data.
To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the information below.
7. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information.
Our Security Measures
- SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Secure server infrastructure
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and authentication
- Data minimization principles
Important Note
While we strive to protect your data, no security system is impenetrable. If you believe your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service does not address anyone under the age of 13 ("Children").
No Collection of Children's Data
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
Notification of Changes
We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting a prominent notice on our service
- Sending an email notification (if applicable)
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: