Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Personal Information (Voluntary): When you contact us or fill out a form, we may collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Any message or inquiry you submit

Automatically Collected Information: When you visit Bottleneck Calculator, our systems may automatically log:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website (where you came from)
• Date and time of your visit

This information helps us understand how users interact with Bottleneck Calculator and allows us to improve our tools and performance.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Bottleneck Calculator uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide a better experience. Specifically, cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Improve website speed and performance
• Analyze traffic patterns and usage trends
• Deliver relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some features of Bottleneck Calculator.

Google Analytics & Advertising

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use Bottleneck Calculator. This helps us identify popular pages, improve load times, and enhance usability. Google Analytics may collect your IP address, browser data, and interaction events.

Google AdSense: We display ads through Google AdSense and other advertising partners. These partners may use cookies and web beacons to serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.

You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ad Settings. To learn more, review the Google Privacy Policy.

How We Use Your Information

Bottleneck Calculator uses collected data for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the website and its tools
• To improve website functionality and user experience
• To analyze traffic and understand usage patterns
• To respond to user inquiries and support requests
• To detect and prevent fraud or security threats
• To display relevant advertisements through trusted partners
• To comply with legal obligations and regulations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

Data Retention & Security

Bottleneck Calculator retains your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve any disputes.

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Please note: No internet transmission method is 100% secure. While we do our best to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

GDPR Legal Basis for Processing

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), Bottleneck Calculator processes your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or accept cookies.
• Legitimate Interests: To improve website functionality, analyze traffic, maintain security, and provide a better user experience.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or lawful requests from authorities.
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to provide services requested by you.

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where consent is the legal basis for processing.

GDPR Rights (European Economic Area)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data under GDPR:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected about them
• Request deletion of their personal information
• Opt out of the sale of personal information
• Receive equal service regardless of their privacy choices

Bottleneck Calculator does not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request, please contact us directly.

Children’s Privacy

Bottleneck Calculator is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately. We will take prompt action to remove the data from our systems.

Third Party Links & Services

Bottleneck Calculator may contain links to third-party websites such as Google, affiliate partners, and tech resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

We encourage all users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit. Our use of third-party services includes:

• Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
• Google AdSense (advertising)
• Cloud hosting and performance monitoring tools

International Data Transfers

If you access Bottleneck Calculator from outside our server’s host country, your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in different countries. By using our website, you consent to such transfers where permitted by applicable law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Bottleneck Calculator may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed. Continued use of Bottleneck Calculator after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.