Privacy Policy

At Calculator Bottleneck ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our PC bottleneck calculator service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Information: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
• Hardware Specifications: When you use our calculator, you may provide information about your PC components (CPU, GPU, RAM, storage).
• Feedback and Communications: Any feedback, suggestions, or communications you send to us.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and features used.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns.

1.3 Analytics Information

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand website usage and improve our services.
• Performance Metrics: Data about calculator usage, popular hardware combinations, and user interactions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Provision

• Provide and maintain our bottleneck calculator service
• Process your hardware specifications and generate analysis results
• Improve the accuracy of our calculations and recommendations
• Customize your experience based on your preferences

2.2 Communication

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send important updates about our service
• Provide newsletters and educational content (with your consent)

2.3 Analytics and Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our website and services
• Conduct research and development for new features
• Monitor and analyze trends in PC hardware and bottlenecks

2.4 Legal and Security

• Comply with legal obligations and regulations
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Enforce our terms of service and policies

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services, such as:

• Web hosting and cloud storage providers
• Analytics and performance monitoring services
• Email communication services
• Customer support platforms

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as:

• Court orders or subpoenas
• Government investigations
• Legal proceedings

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

3.4 Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify individual users for research, marketing, or business purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• Encryption: We use SSL/TLS encryption to protect data in transit
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: We keep our security measures current with industry standards
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
• Request data portability where applicable

5.2 Cookie Preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5.3 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails
• Contacting us directly
• Updating your preferences in your account settings

6. International Data Transfers

As we serve users globally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Standard contractual clauses
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Factors affecting retention periods include:

• The nature and sensitivity of the information
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Business and operational needs
• Your preferences and consent

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications for material changes

11. Regional Privacy Rights

11.1 European Union (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

11.2 California (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know about personal information collection and the right to opt-out of sale.

11.3 Other Jurisdictions

We comply with applicable privacy laws in all jurisdictions where we operate and will honor your rights under local privacy legislation.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@calculatorbottleneck.com
• General Contact: support@calculatorbottleneck.com
• Address: [Company Address]

We will respond to your privacy-related inquiries within 30 days or as required by applicable law.