π Legal
Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains clearly what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights over your data.
Last Updated: May 16, 2026 Β· Effective: May 16, 2026
1. π Introduction
Welcome to QSCivilCalc.com ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.qscivilcalc.com and use our engineering calculator tools and services.
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site. If you have any questions, contact us at info@qscivilcalc.com.
This policy applies to all visitors, registered users, and anyone who uses our calculator tools or requests our engineering services.
2. π₯ Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Contact form submissions β name, email address, phone number, and message content when you contact us
- Account registration β email, username, and password if you create a free or Pro account
- Service requests β project details, drawings, specifications when requesting BOQ or engineering services
- Payment information β processed securely via third-party payment providers; we do not store card details
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data β pages visited, time spent on site, calculator tools used, buttons clicked
- Device information β browser type, operating system, screen resolution, device type
- IP address β for security monitoring and approximate geographic location
- Cookies and tracking β see Section 5 for full cookie details
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Google Analytics β aggregated, anonymized usage statistics
- Google AdSense β advertising-related cookies and data
3. βοΈ How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our calculator tools and website features
- To respond to your contact form messages and engineering service requests
- To send transactional emails (account confirmations, service delivery, invoices)
- To improve our calculators and website based on real usage patterns
- To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.
We do NOT use your data for unsolicited marketing or spam without your explicit consent.
4. π Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
- Google LLC β for Analytics (anonymous usage tracking) and AdSense (advertising). Google maintains its own privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy
- Hosting provider (Hostinger) β our web host stores website data on secure servers in compliance with their own privacy policy
- Payment processors β if you purchase a Pro plan or service; payment data is handled by the processor, not us
- Legal authorities β if required by law, valid court order, or to protect our legal rights and the safety of our users
We do not share your personal data with any other third parties without your explicit written consent.
5. πͺ Cookies Policy
QSCivilCalc.com uses cookies β small text files stored in your browser. We use the following categories:
- Essential cookies β strictly required for the website to function (session management, login security, CSRF protection). Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies β Google Analytics tracks visits and calculator usage anonymously. Helps us understand what tools are most useful.
- Advertising cookies β Google AdSense uses cookies to display relevant ads based on your browsing behavior and interests.
- Preference cookies β remembers your unit preferences (e.g. metric vs imperial) across calculator sessions.
Managing cookies: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some website features, including saved unit preferences.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
To opt out of Google personalized ads: adssettings.google.com
6. π‘οΈ Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure, hashed password storage (never stored in plain text)
- Regular security updates and vulnerability monitoring
- Restricted access to personal data β only authorized team members
No internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we use commercially reasonable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. βοΈ Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
ποΈAccess
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
βοΈCorrection
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
ποΈDeletion
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
π«Objection
Object to processing of your data for marketing or profiling
π¦Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
βΈοΈRestriction
Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
To exercise any of these rights, email info@qscivilcalc.com with the subject line "Data Rights Request". We will respond within 30 days.
8. πΆ Children's Privacy
QSCivilCalc.com is not directed to children under 13 years of age. 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 personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at info@qscivilcalc.com and we will promptly delete such data.
9. π Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date
- Placing a prominent notice on our website homepage for 30 days after major changes
- Emailing registered users if changes materially affect how we handle their data
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed.
