Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Punnett Square Calculators collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our genetics education tools.

Last updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

Punnett Square Calculators ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our free genetics calculation tools.

By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Our genetics calculators are designed to work without requiring personal information. However, we may collect:

  • Genetic data you input into our calculators for computation purposes (not stored permanently)
  • Feedback or questions you submit through contact forms
  • Email address if you subscribe to updates or contact us directly

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

  • IP address and geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referring website information
  • Device information (mobile, desktop, screen resolution)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Educational Services: To provide accurate genetics calculations and educational content
  • Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our tools and content
  • Technical Support: To respond to your questions and provide assistance
  • Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

4.1 Types of Cookies

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Data minimization practices

Important: Genetic data entered into our calculators is processed locally in your browser and is not permanently stored on our servers unless explicitly stated.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to enhance our website functionality:

  • Analytics: Google Analytics for website usage statistics
  • CDN Services: Content delivery networks for faster loading
  • Hosting: Cloud hosting services for website infrastructure

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them before using our services.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

  • Access: Request information about data we collect about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

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

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are educational and may be used by students of all ages. We are committed to protecting children's privacy and comply with applicable children's privacy laws.

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
  • Our calculators work without requiring personal information input
  • Parents and teachers can use our tools safely in educational settings
  • If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly

9. International Users

Our website is accessible globally, and we comply with international privacy regulations:

  • GDPR: European users have additional rights under GDPR
  • CCPA: California residents have specific privacy rights
  • Data Transfers: International data transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements:

  • Material changes will be prominently posted on our website
  • We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance
  • We encourage periodic review of this policy

11. Contact Us

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

Punnett Square Calculators

Email: privacy@punnett-square-calculators.com

Website: https://punnett-square-calculators.netlify.app

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

When contacting us about privacy matters, please include:

  • Your specific privacy concern or request
  • Relevant dates or interactions with our website
  • Any supporting documentation

Our Commitment to Privacy

Punnett Square Calculators is committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy protection. Our educational genetics tools are designed with privacy by design principles, ensuring your data remains secure while providing valuable learning experiences in genetics and heredity.