Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to CalcTechLab ("we", "our", "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website calctechlab.com (the "Website").
This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
CalcTechLab is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@calctechlab.com
Website: calctechlab.com
3. Data We Collect
We collect and process the following types of data:
3.1 Data You Provide Directly
- Contact Information: When you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
- Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
3.2 Data Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our Website, including pages visited, time spent, and features used.
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
- IP Address: Your IP address may be collected for security and analytics purposes.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
3.3 Calculator Data
Important: The data you enter into our calculators (such as weight, height, income, etc.) is processed entirely in your browser and is NOT transmitted to or stored on our servers. Your calculation data remains private and on your device.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Our Services: Operating and maintaining our Website and calculators.
- To Communicate: Responding to your inquiries and sending newsletters (if subscribed).
- To Improve: Analysing usage patterns to improve our Website and develop new features.
- To Secure: Protecting our Website from fraud, abuse, and security threats.
- To Comply: Meeting legal obligations and responding to lawful requests.
- To Advertise: Displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdSense (with your consent).
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your data for specific purposes (e.g., newsletter subscription, advertising cookies).
- Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, security) and your interests and rights do not override those interests.
- Legal Obligation: Where we need to comply with a legal obligation.
- Contract: Where processing is necessary to respond to your inquiries or requests.
7. Third-Party Services
We may share your data with the following third-party service providers:
7.1 Google Services
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements. Google Ads Policy
7.2 Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks including Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Website. These networks may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
7.3 Hosting Provider
Our Website is hosted on secure servers. Our hosting provider may process data as necessary to provide hosting services.
We ensure that all third-party providers comply with applicable data protection laws and have appropriate safeguards in place.
8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@calctechlab.com. We will respond within one month.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:
- Contact Form Data: Retained for up to 2 years after your last communication.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default).
- Cookie Data: Varies by cookie type (see Cookie Policy).
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
For significant changes, we may provide additional notice such as a banner on our Website.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: support@calctechlab.com
Website: Contact Form
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours