Effective date: September 30, 2026
1. Introduction
Bottleneck Calculator (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the website bottlesneckcalculator.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights. By using the Site, you agree to the terms described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
2. Information we collect
We collect a minimum amount of information:
- Contact information: If you email us at info@bottlesneckcalculator.com or use the contact form, we receive your name, email address, and message content. We use this only to reply to you.
- Analytics data: We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics in the future to understand how visitors use the Site. If enabled, such tools collect aggregated, non-identifying usage data (pages visited, device type, approximate location).
- Calculator use: The bottleneck calculator uses the hardware options you select only to display your result. We do not require you to create an account or provide personal details to use the calculator.
We do not sell your personal information to anyone, ever.
3. Cookies
The Site uses cookies for basic functionality (for example, remembering your cookie-consent choice).
Advertising cookies (Google AdSense)
We plan to display ads through Google AdSense (application pending) — advertising is what keeps this tool free for everyone.
- Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings (https://www.google.com/settings/ads). Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info (https://www.aboutads.info/choices/).
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect some Site features.
4. How we use your information
- To operate and maintain the Site and the calculator tool.
- To improve website functionality and user experience.
- To respond to your messages.
- To display advertising (as described above).
- To comply with legal obligations.
5. Data sharing
We share data only with:
- Google (Google Analytics and/or Google AdSense, as described above) — governed by Google’s Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy).
- Legal authorities, if required by law.
We do not share your information with other third parties for their own marketing purposes.
6. Data retention
Contact messages are kept only as long as needed to handle your request, then deleted. Analytics data, if collected, is retained according to the analytics provider’s settings.
7. Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will remove it promptly.
8. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you (for example, an email you sent us). To exercise these rights, contact us via the Contact page.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or the law. The effective date at the top will always show the latest version. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email info@bottlesneckcalculator.com or reach us through the Contact page.