Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 8, 2025
At Board Foot Calculator, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website.
1. Introduction
Board Foot Calculator ("we," "our," or "us") operates boardfootcalculator.com (the "Website"). We are committed to transparency about our data practices and your privacy rights.
By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
Calculator Inputs: When you use our calculators, you enter lumber dimensions, quantities, and prices. This data is processed locally in your browser and is not transmitted to or stored on our servers.
Contact Information: If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and any information you choose to provide in your message.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type (mobile/desktop)
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, scroll depth
- Technical Data: IP address, referring website, timestamps
- Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address (country/city level)
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide Services: Deliver calculator functionality and educational content
- Improve User Experience: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our tools and content
- Website Analytics: Understand traffic sources, popular features, and user behavior
- Technical Maintenance: Monitor performance, identify bugs, and ensure security
- Communication: Respond to your inquiries and support requests
We do not:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Use your data for purposes other than those described in this policy
- Store your calculator inputs on our servers
- Require registration or account creation
4. Data Protection and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS
- Local Processing: Calculator computations happen in your browser, not on our servers
- Limited Data Collection: We collect only the minimum data necessary for analytics and improvement
- Secure Infrastructure: Our website is hosted on secure, reputable platforms (Cloudflare Workers)
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Objection: Object to our processing of your personal data
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@board-foot-calculator.org. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website usage.
6.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (e.g., theme preferences)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity)
- Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
6.2 Local Storage
We use browser local storage to save your calculator history and preferences. This data stays on your device and is never uploaded to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.
6.3 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies
- You can opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- You can manage ad personalization at Google Ad Settings
Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
7. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate and improve our Website. These services may collect and process your data according to their own privacy policies:
7.1 Google Analytics 4
Purpose: Website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
Data Collected: Page views, session duration, device information, approximate location
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
7.2 Google AdSense
Purpose: Display advertisements to support website operations
Data Collected: Browsing behavior, ad interactions, device information
Privacy Policy: Google Ads Privacy Policy
Opt-Out: Google Ad Settings
7.3 Microsoft Clarity
Purpose: User experience analysis through session recordings and heatmaps
Data Collected: Mouse movements, clicks, scroll behavior, page interactions
Privacy Policy: Microsoft Privacy Statement
Important: We do not sell your personal information to third parties. These services are used solely to improve our website and user experience.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Email Communications: Retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry
- Local Storage Data: Retained on your device until you clear it
9. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, where our servers and third-party services are located. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your data to these countries. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Significant changes will be prominently posted on our Website
- Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: contact@board-foot-calculator.org
- Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days
For privacy-related inquiries, please include "Privacy Request" in your email subject line to ensure prompt handling.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of November 8, 2025 and applies to all users of Board Foot Calculator.