Privacy Policy | The Forge Calculator

At The Forge Calculator, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit The Forge Calculator, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

IP address and general location information
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on our website
Referring website addresses
Click and interaction data with our calculator tool

User-Provided Information

The Forge Calculator is designed to work without requiring user accounts or personal information. We do not collect:

Names, email addresses, or contact information (unless you contact us voluntarily)
Payment information (our service is completely free)
Social media profiles or login credentials
Any personally identifiable information

Calculator Usage Data

When you use our forge calculator, the ore selections and calculations you make are processed locally in your browser. We do not store or transmit your specific calculator inputs to our servers unless required for basic analytics purposes (such as tracking which features are most popular).

How We Use Your Data

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service Operation: To provide and maintain The Forge Calculator, ensuring the tool functions correctly across different devices and browsers.
Analytics and Improvement: To understand how users interact with our calculator, identify popular features, and improve user experience based on usage patterns.
Technical Optimization: To diagnose technical issues, monitor performance, and optimize loading times and calculator responsiveness.
Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, or security threats to our website and users.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Forge Calculator uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and understand usage patterns.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly. These cookies remember your calculator settings and preferences during your session.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how users interact with the forge calculator. We may use Google Analytics or similar services for this purpose.

Performance Cookies

Collect information about how you use our website to help us improve loading times and overall performance.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of The Forge Calculator. Visit your browser's help section for instructions on managing cookies.

Third-Party Services

The Forge Calculator may use third-party services to provide and improve our service:

Analytics Providers: We may use services like Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve our calculator. These services have their own privacy policies and may collect data independently.
Hosting Services: Our website is hosted on third-party servers which may have access to server logs and technical data.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN): We may use CDNs to deliver content faster and more reliably. These services may process your IP address and location data.

We carefully select third-party service providers that comply with data protection regulations. However, we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
Regular security audits and updates to our infrastructure
Access controls and authentication for our systems
Monitoring for suspicious activity and security threats

However, please be aware that 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.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: Request information about what personal data we hold about you.
Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

Since The Forge Calculator does not require user accounts and collects minimal personal data, most of these rights may not apply. However, if you have any concerns about your data, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

The Forge Calculator is designed for users of all ages, including children who play Roblox. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our calculator tool works without requiring any personal information, making it safe for younger users. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service improvements. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: support@ai-lyrics-generator.org

Website: https://theforgecalculators.com

We will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible, typically within 30 days.

GDPR & CCPA Compliance

For users in the European Union (GDPR) and California (CCPA), we want to clarify:

We do not sell your personal data to third parties
We collect minimal personal information necessary for service operation
You have the right to request deletion of any data we hold about you
We comply with data protection regulations applicable in your jurisdiction