Privacy Policy

Introduction

TraceWidthCalculator.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our PCB design calculators.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us through our contact form (name, email, message)
• Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
• Leave comments or feedback

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, calculator usage patterns
• Location Data: Country and region (derived from IP address)
• Referral Data: How you found our website

Calculator Data

Important: Our PCB calculators (trace width, via current, impedance) run entirely in your browser. We do not collect, store, or transmit any of the values you enter into our calculators. Your design data stays on your device.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our website
• Improve, personalize, and expand our services
• Understand and analyze how you use our website
• Develop new calculators, features, and functionality
• Communicate with you (respond to inquiries, send updates)
• Detect and prevent technical issues or fraud

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activity. You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data:

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years.

Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our contact page.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmission. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer data internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact page.