1. Introduction
Streaming Calculator ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website streamingcalculator.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service.
2. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to provide and improve our Service:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, and referring URL — collected automatically via analytics tools.
- Local storage: Your currency preference is stored locally on your device. This data never leaves your browser.
- No account or personal data: We do not require registration and do not collect names, emails, or any personally identifiable information through the calculator itself.
3. Cookies and Tracking
Our site uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Vercel Analytics).
- Advertising cookies: Used by our ad partner Ezoic and their demand partners to serve relevant advertisements. These third parties may collect data about your browsing activity across websites.
You can manage your cookie preferences through the consent banner shown on your first visit. You may also disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Ezoic: Ad serving and optimization. Ezoic may collect browsing data to serve personalized ads. See Ezoic's Privacy Policy.
- Vercel Analytics: Privacy-focused website analytics. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.
Our site also contains affiliate links to third-party services (e.g., DistroKid, Plugin Boutique). Clicking these links may allow those services to collect data according to their own privacy policies.
5. Data Retention
We do not store personal data on our servers. Analytics data is retained by our third-party analytics providers according to their respective policies. Cookies expire according to the durations set by each provider.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of personalized advertising
- Withdraw consent at any time via the cookie consent banner
For EU/EEA residents (GDPR): You have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data, as well as the right to restrict or object to processing.
For California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected and to opt out of the sale of your personal information.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at thestreamingcalculator@gmail.com.