Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: July 29, 2025
Information We Collect
PetLifeCalculator is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect minimal information necessary to provide our service:
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our pet life calculator, including which pet types you select and calculations performed
- Technical Data: Browser type, device information, and IP address for security and analytics purposes
- No Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, or other personal identifiers
- No Pet Information: We do not store your pet's name, breed, or other personal details
How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide accurate pet life calculations and improve our calculator
- Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve user experience
- Security: To protect against fraud and ensure service integrity
- Research: To improve our scientific life calculations and add new pet types
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties, except:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition (with notice to users)
Note: All data sharing is conducted under strict confidentiality agreements and only for essential service operations.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
- Secure Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure, reliable servers
- Access Controls: Limited access to data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Updates: Security measures are regularly reviewed and updated
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve our service and user experience
- Provide personalized content and features
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for:
- Analytics: Google Analytics to understand usage patterns
- Hosting: Reliable cloud hosting services
- Security: DDoS protection and security monitoring
These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request information about what data we have about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@petlifecalculator.com
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. 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.
International Users
Our service is hosted in the United States. If you access our service from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. where our servers are located and our central database is operated.
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 "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@petlifecalculator.com
- Website: https://petlifecalculator.com
- Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours