Brine Calculators

Privacy Policy

By , BrineCalculators.com

BrineCalculators.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit brinecalculators.com (the "Site") and use our brine calculation tools (the "Services"). Please read it carefully: by accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by it.

This policy applies from the day it is published on this site and stays in force until it is replaced by a newer version.

1.1 Information you provide voluntarily

We may collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Contact information: when you write to us through the contact page, your message arrives by email and carries the name, email address, and message text you put in it.
  • Feedback and communications: if you contact us for support or feedback, we may collect the content of your communications.

1.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device information: browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and language preferences.
  • Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and referral sources.
  • Log data: IP address (anonymized where possible), access times, and error logs.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: see our Cookie Policy for detailed information.

1.3 Calculator data

Important: our brine calculators operate entirely in your browser. Some calculators store your inputs in your browser (browser local storage) so they are still there when you come back. We do not transmit, collect, or store your calculation data on our servers.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide services: operate and maintain our website and calculator tools.
  • To communicate: respond to your inquiries, comments, and feedback.
  • To improve: analyze usage patterns to improve our Site and Services.
  • To protect: detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security concerns.
  • To comply: meet legal obligations and enforce our policies.

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

  • Service providers: third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, analytics, and email services.
  • Legal requirements: when required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
  • Protection of rights: to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
  • Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Our Site may use the following third-party services:

We use cookies and similar technologies to make the Site work and to understand how it is used. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

A consent banner from Consently asks for your choice about advertising and analytics cookies. Where the law requires consent, those cookies are not set until you give it. You can change or withdraw your choice at any time with the cookie settings button in the corner of the page.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary:

  • Messages you send us: kept for as long as it takes to answer them, and afterwards only if you asked for something that needs a record, or until you request deletion.
  • Analytics data: retained according to the analytics provider's settings (Google Analytics typically 26 months).
  • Local storage data: stored on your device until you clear your browser data.

9.1 Rights for all users

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of marketing communications

9.2 Additional rights for EEA and UK residents (GDPR)

  • Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

9.3 California residents (CCPA/CPRA)

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including SSL/TLS encryption and secure hosting infrastructure.

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised policy is posted on this page and applies from the day it is published.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact page.