TL;DR: We respect your privacy. We don't collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it. We use cookies and analytics to improve your experience. We never sell your data. You have full control over your information.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Love Calculator ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website lovecalcus.com, including any of our calculators and services.
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 services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Use our calculators: Names, birth dates, zodiac signs, or other data you enter into our love compatibility calculators
- Contact us: Name, email address, and message content when you use our contact form
- Subscribe (if applicable): Email address if you sign up for newsletters or updates
Important: We do not require registration to use our basic calculator features. Most calculator data is processed locally in your browser and not transmitted to our servers unless you choose to save or share results.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
- IP address and general location (city/country level)
- Browser type and version
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- Date and time of visits
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
3.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your device and remember your preferences.
3.2 Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies:
- Required for basic website functionality
- Enable core features like calculator history and preferences
- Cannot be disabled without affecting site performance
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics):
- Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Collect anonymous data about pages visited, time spent, and user behavior
- Enable us to improve user experience and content
- Data is anonymized and aggregated
Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense):
- Used to display relevant advertisements
- Track ad impressions and clicks
- Personalize ads based on your interests
- Managed by third-party advertising partners
3.3 Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones
- Cookie Consent Banner: Use our cookie consent tool to manage preferences
- Opt-Out Tools:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Google Ads: Ad Settings
Note: Blocking cookies may affect your experience and limit certain features of our website.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
4.1 To Provide and Improve Services
- Calculate love compatibility and generate results
- Display personalized calculator results
- Remember your calculation history (if you choose to save it)
- Improve calculator accuracy and user experience
4.2 To Analyze and Optimize
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Identify popular features and calculators
- Detect and fix technical issues
- Optimize website performance and speed
4.3 To Communicate
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Send important service updates (if you subscribe)
- Provide customer support
4.4 To Display Advertising
- Show relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Generate revenue to maintain free services
- Personalize ad content based on your interests
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:
5.1 Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website analytics and traffic analysis
- Data Collected: Anonymous usage data, demographics, interests
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
- Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out
5.2 Google AdSense
- Purpose: Display advertisements
- Data Collected: Cookies for ad personalization, click tracking
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
- Ad Settings: Manage Ad Preferences
5.3 Social Media Sharing
- When you share results on social media, that platform's privacy policy applies
- We don't control data collected by social media platforms
6. Data Storage and Security
6.1 How We Store Data
- Calculator inputs are primarily processed in your browser (client-side)
- We do not store names or birth dates you enter unless you explicitly save results
- Saved results are stored using browser local storage on your device
- Analytics data is stored by Google Analytics per their retention policies
6.2 Security Measures
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS encryption for all website traffic
- Regular security updates and patches
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Limited data collection practices
Disclaimer: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
7.1 General Rights
- Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
7.2 GDPR Rights (European Users)
If you're in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR:
- Right to object to processing
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
7.3 CCPA Rights (California Users)
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
Note: We do not sell personal information to third parties.
7.4 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
- Email: contact@lovecalcus.com
- Contact Form: lovecalcus.com/contact.html
We will respond to your request within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.
9. 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. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
10. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Calculator data: Not stored unless you save results (stored locally on your device)
- Analytics data: Retained for 26 months per Google Analytics defaults
- Contact inquiries: Retained for up to 2 years for support purposes
11. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. Currently, our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can control tracking through cookie settings and opt-out tools mentioned above.
12. Advertising and Monetization
We display advertisements through Google AdSense to support our free service. These ads may be personalized based on your browsing history and interests. You can manage your ad preferences at adssettings.google.com.
We may also participate in affiliate programs. If you click on affiliate links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
13. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
- Providing prominent notice on our website (for material changes)
Your continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Website: Contact Form
- Email: contact@lovecalcus.com
Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy. If you have any concerns about how we handle your data, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help and ensure you feel safe using our services.