Privacy Policy

Overview

At Ruler & Protractor, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our online measurement tools.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact Information: When you contact us through our forms, we collect your name and email address
• Feedback and Messages: Any messages or feedback you send to us

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and tools
• Device Information: Browser type, screen resolution (for measurement calibration), and device type
• Log Data: IP addresses, access times, and pages viewed for security and analytics

Local Storage

• Preferences: Your tool settings and theme preferences are stored locally in your browser
• Images: Any images you upload for measurement are processed locally and are not transmitted to our servers

How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve our measurement tools
• Respond to your questions and feedback
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Ensure the security and proper functioning of our website
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Security

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

• SSL encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure servers and databases

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Analytics: To understand how our tools are used (anonymized data only)
• Hosting: Reliable website hosting services
• CDN: Content delivery for faster loading times

These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Data portability where technically feasible

Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage to:

• Remember your tool preferences and settings
• Maintain your theme selection (dark/light mode)
• Improve website performance and functionality

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for educational use and may be used by children under 13 with parental supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.