This Privacy Policy describes how Etsy Fee Calculator ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your information when you visit our website at https://etsyfeecalculator.online. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Contact Form Submissions: When you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, subject, and message content. This information is stored securely in our database and used solely to respond to your inquiry.
- Calculator Usage: All calculator inputs (sale prices, shipping costs, etc.) are processed entirely client-side in your browser using JavaScript. This data is never sent to our servers, stored in our database, or shared with any third party.
Information Collected Automatically
- Log Data: Our web server automatically records standard log information including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and timestamps of your visits.
- Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience, remember your preferences (such as cookie consent), and for analytics purposes. See the "Cookies" section below for more details.
- Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our website, including hardware model, operating system, and screen resolution.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide our services: Operating and maintaining our free Etsy fee calculator tools and blog content
- To respond to inquiries: Replying to contact form submissions within 24-48 business hours
- To improve our website: Analyzing traffic patterns and user behavior to enhance our tools and content
- To display advertisements: Showing relevant advertisements through Google AdSense to support our free services
- To prevent abuse: Detecting and preventing spam, fraud, and unauthorized access to our systems
- To comply with legal obligations: Meeting applicable legal requirements and responding to lawful requests
Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. This service helps us keep our calculator tools and content completely free for all users. Here's what you should know:
- Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the Internet
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website
- Google's DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the Internet
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also visit www.aboutads.info to opt out of third-party cookies for personalized advertising.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc., to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as:
- How often users visit our site
- Which pages they visit and how long they spend on each page
- What other sites they used prior to coming to our site
- Geographic location (country/city level only)
- Device and browser information
We use this information solely to improve our website content and user experience. Google Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify individual visitors. You can learn more about how Google uses data at Google's Privacy Policy.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use the following types of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for website functionality (session management, cookie consent preference) | Session / 1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | Google Analytics cookies to understand site usage patterns and improve our services | 2 years |
| Advertising Cookies | Google AdSense cookies for displaying relevant advertisements | Varies |
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We share data with Google (Analytics, AdSense) for analytics and advertising purposes, as described above
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Protection: We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of our website, our users, or the public
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to Etsy.com, affiliate partner sites, and advertiser landing pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
Data Retention
- Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months, after which they are permanently deleted
- Server logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes
- Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics' default data retention settings (26 months)
- Calculator data: Not collected or retained — all calculations are performed locally in your browser
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
- Secure database storage with access controls
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Rate limiting on contact forms to prevent abuse
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights
For EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes
For California Residents (CCPA)
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, disclosed, or sold, and to request deletion of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.
International Data Transfers
Our website is hosted and operated from servers that may be located in different countries. If you are accessing our website from outside the country where our servers are located, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different jurisdiction. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Contact Form: Etsy Fee Calculator Contact Page
- Email: etsyfeecalculator@jsgame.online