Privacy Policy

At GasCostCalculator.org, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or use any of our tools.
This policy is fully compliant with Google AdSense, Google Analytics, Google Chrome Web Store, and general privacy standards such as GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA.

By using GasCostCalculator.org, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)

When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
  • Operating system
  • IP address (anonymized when possible)
  • Pages visited and referring website
  • Time spent on pages
  • General location (city or region)
  • Interactions with our tools

This data is used to improve website performance and user experience.

1.2 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve site functionality
  • Store user preferences
  • Analyze traffic and performance
  • Display personalized or non-personalized ads (Google AdSense)

Users can disable cookies through their browser settings.

1.3 Chrome Extension Data (If Applicable)

If you use a GasCostCalculator.org Chrome extension, we may collect:

  • Extension usage data
  • Error logs
  • Basic technical information

Chrome Web Store policies require that we do not collect personally identifiable information unless explicitly disclosed.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Improve website functionality and performance
  • Enhance user experience and usability
  • Understand how visitors use our tools
  • Display Google AdSense advertisements
  • Prevent fraudulent or abusive behavior
  • Maintain, monitor, and update our platform

We never sell or rent personal information to third parties.

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

GasCostCalculator.org uses Google AdSense, which may use cookies such as:

  • DART cookies for personalized ads
  • Third-party vendor cookies for ad delivery and measurement

Google may display personalized or non-personalized ads based on your browsing history.

Users can opt out of personalized advertising via:

https://www.google.com/settings/ads

For EU users, we display a GDPR-compliant consent notice before showing personalized ads.

4. Google Analytics & Measurement Tools

We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous traffic statistics.
These tools help us understand:

  • How users interact with our website
  • Which features are most used
  • Site performance and error reporting

Google Analytics may use cookies to track usage. All data collected is anonymized.

5. Chrome Web Store Privacy Compliance

For any Chrome extension published under GasCostCalculator.org, we adhere to:

  • Chrome Web Store User Data Privacy Requirements
  • No collection of personal or sensitive data without disclosure
  • No selling or sharing of user data
  • No use of data for purposes unrelated to the extension’s features

Extensions only store the minimum data required for functionality.

6. Third-Party Links

GasCostCalculator.org may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage users to review their policies.

7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

GasCostCalculator.org does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

8. Data Protection Rights

Depending on your region (GDPR, CCPA), you may have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Request deletion of data
  • Opt out of personalized ads
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Restrict processing of your data

To exercise these rights, email us at:

📧 [email protected]

9. How We Protect Your Data

We use industry-standard security practices including:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Regular software updates
  • Secure hosting environments
  • Limited access controls
  • Firewall and anti-abuse monitoring

Although no online service is 100% secure, we work continuously to protect user data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The “Last Updated” date will always reflect the most recent changes.

We encourage users to review this page regularly to stay informed.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to request data-related actions, please reach out to us:

📧 [email protected]

We respond promptly to all privacy-related inquiries.