Bottleneck Calculator

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5/28/2025

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account on Bottleneck Calculator, we collect:

  • Email address (required for account creation)
  • Password (encrypted and stored securely)
  • Account preferences and settings

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our service:

  • Hardware configurations you analyze
  • Calculation results and recommendations
  • Number of calculations performed
  • Browser type and version
  • IP address and general location
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our bottleneck calculation service
  • Process your account registration and authentication
  • Track your usage limits (free vs. premium accounts)
  • Generate personalized AI recommendations
  • Improve our algorithms and user experience
  • Send important service updates and notifications
  • Provide customer support
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
  • Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Secure hosting infrastructure

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your login status and preferences
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve our services and user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Account information is retained until you delete your account or request deletion.

8. 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.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: