Privacy Policy
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This Privacy Policy describes how catsagecalculator.com ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. By using this site you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
We do not require you to create an account or submit personal information to use the calculator. We may collect the following automatically:
- Usage data: pages visited, links clicked, browser type, device type, referring site, approximate location (country/region), and the time you spent on the site.
- Cookies and similar technologies: small files stored on your device to support analytics and ads (see below).
- Anything you voluntarily share, for example, if you email us at hello@lonesmith.com.
How We Use Information
- To operate and improve the website and the calculator tool.
- To understand which content and features are useful to visitors.
- To display relevant ads and respond to your inquiries.
Cookies
Cookies are used for two purposes on this site:
- Analytics: Google Analytics 4 (GA4) helps us understand traffic and usage patterns. IPs are anonymized.
- Advertising: Google AdSense may use cookies to show ads. If you decline cookies, ads will be served as non-personalized.
The first time you visit the site you'll see a cookie banner. You can accept all cookies or decline non-essential ones. Your choice is stored in your browser's localStorage and you can change it at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
Google AdSense
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits across the web. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Amazon Associates
This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click an Amazon link on this site, Amazon may use cookies to track the referral. We earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Your Rights (GDPR: EU/UK Visitors)
If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to or restrict processing.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@lonesmith.com.
Your Rights (CCPA: California Visitors)
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the "sale" of personal information. We do not sell your personal information. To submit a request, email hello@lonesmith.com.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent changes.
Contact
Questions about this policy or your data? Email hello@lonesmith.com.