At Concrete Calculator, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Information Collection
What We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use our services:
- Personal Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and contact information.
- Project Data: Information about your construction projects, including measurements, material selections, and cost estimates.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our application, including pages visited, features used, and time spent.
- Device Information: Technical details about the device you use to access our services, including IP address, browser type, and operating system.
How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
- Direct input when you use our calculator and tools
- Account registration and profile creation
- Automated technologies like cookies and server logs
- Third-party services (with your permission)
Use of Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Service Provision
To provide, maintain, and improve our concrete calculation services, including:
- Processing your calculations and generating reports
- Personalizing your experience with customized recommendations
- Developing new features and functionality
Communication
To communicate with you about:
- Your account and service updates
- Important security and policy changes
- Responses to your inquiries and support requests
Analytics & Improvement
To understand how our services are used and to make improvements:
- Analyzing usage patterns and feature adoption
- Troubleshooting technical issues
- Conducting research and development
Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: All data transmissions are encrypted using TLS 1.2+ protocols
- Access Controls: Strict access controls limit employee access to your data
- Security Audits: Regular security assessments and penetration testing
- Data Minimization: We only collect data essential to provide our services
While we implement these security measures, please note that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we continuously work to maintain the highest standards of protection.
Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our services, such as:
- Cloud hosting providers
- Payment processors (if applicable)
- Analytics and monitoring services
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, such as:
- To comply with a legal obligation
- To protect and defend our rights or property
- To prevent or investigate wrongdoing in connection with our services
Your Rights & Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting a prominent notice within our application
- Sending an email to registered users
- Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.