Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Profit Calc ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our eBay profit calculator service.

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Our calculator operates entirely in your browser. The numerical values you enter (sale prices, costs, fees) are processed locally and are not transmitted to our servers or stored by us.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website
• Device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Improving our website and user experience
• Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns
• Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website.

Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

For more information about Google's privacy practices, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (like dark mode preference)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. 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 sites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

12. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to rectify inaccurate personal information
• The right to erase your personal information
• The right to restrict processing of your personal information
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.