At AnimalGrow ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any information you provide while using our website and tools. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you use our calculators and tools, you may enter information about your animals such as:
- Animal type, weight, age, and measurements
- Breeding dates and health information
- Feed types and nutritional data
Important: This information is processed locally in your browser and is not transmitted to or stored on our servers unless you explicitly submit it through our contact form.
1.2 Contact Information
If you contact us through our contact form, we collect:
- Your name and email address
- The subject and content of your message
- Any additional information you choose to provide
1.3 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:
- IP address and geographic location (country/region level)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website
- Date and time of visits
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Calculator Data
Data entered into our calculators is used solely to provide you with calculation results. This data is processed in your browser and is not collected or stored by us.
2.2 Contact Information
We use contact information to:
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Send updates about new tools or features (if you opt-in)
- Improve our services based on your feedback
- Communicate important updates about our website
2.3 Analytics Data
We use automatically collected information to:
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Improve our tools and user experience
- Diagnose technical problems
- Analyze trends and usage patterns
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
3.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
3.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads
3.3 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about your visits. You can opt-out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.2 Google AdSense
We display ads through Google AdSense, which uses cookies to show ads based on your interests. You can manage ad preferences through Google's Ad Settings or opt-out of personalized advertising.
4.3 Social Media
Our website includes social media links. These platforms have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to personal information
- Secure data storage practices
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Contact form submissions: 2 years
- Email correspondence: 2 years
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
7. Your Rights
7.1 Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate.
7.2 Deletion
You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations we may have to retain certain data.
7.3 Opt-Out
You can opt-out of:
- Receiving promotional emails (each email includes an unsubscribe link)
- Analytics tracking (using browser settings or opt-out tools)
- Personalized advertising (through ad platform settings)
7.4 Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
9. International Users
Our website is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
10. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- 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 privacy rights
Note: We do not sell personal information to third parties.
11. European Union Privacy Rights
If you are in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to be informed about data collection
- Right of access to your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Through our contact form
- By email: privacy@animalgrow.com
14. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information on the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to updates)
- Legitimate Interests: For website improvement and security
- Legal Obligations: When required by law
- Contract Performance: To provide services you request