Privacy Policy
CalcShed.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
If you contact us via email, we receive the information you include in your message — typically your name, email address, and the content of your inquiry. We use this only to respond to your message and do not add you to marketing lists.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit CalcShed.com, certain information is collected automatically through standard web technologies:
- Log data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps. This data is collected by our hosting provider and used for security and performance monitoring.
- Analytics data: We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site — which pages are popular, how long visits last, and where traffic comes from. This helps us improve our calculators and content.
- Theme preference: We store your light/dark theme selection in your browser’s localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
Calculator Inputs
All calculations are performed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your calculator inputs (dimensions, material selections, quantities) are never sent to our servers, stored in any database, or shared with any third party. When you close the page, your inputs are gone.
Cookies and Tracking
CalcShed.com uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality, including WordPress session management.
- Analytics cookies: Used to collect anonymized usage data to help us improve the site.
Most browsers allow you to manage or block cookies through their settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to operate and improve CalcShed.com, respond to inquiries, monitor site performance and security, analyze usage patterns to improve content and calculators, and comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions and emails are retained only as long as needed to resolve your inquiry, then deleted. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form. Server logs are retained per our hosting provider’s standard retention policy, typically 30 to 90 days.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, request correction or deletion of your data, object to or restrict processing of your data, and request a copy of your data in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us. We will respond within 30 days.
California Residents (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, California residents have additional rights including the right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
European Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for processing your data is legitimate interest (site operation and improvement) and consent (where applicable, such as non-essential cookies).
Children’s Privacy
CalcShed.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at hello@calcshed.com or visit our Contact page.