Privacy Policy

Introduction

CarbonTracker.io ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our carbon footprint calculators and environmental tracking tools.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Contact information (email address) when you contact us
• Calculator inputs (travel data, energy usage, lifestyle choices)
• Voluntarily submitted feedback and survey responses

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• Pages visited, time spent on site, and interaction data
• Referral source and exit pages

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (Property ID: G-489395348) to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense (Publisher ID: ca-pub-2752828010935393) to display relevant advertisements. AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website performance
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve our carbon footprint calculation services
• Analyze website usage and optimize user experience
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send relevant environmental tips and updates (with consent)
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and other essential service providers
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you have given explicit permission

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights and Choices

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality. To opt-out of Google Analytics, visit: Google Analytics Opt-out

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Calculator data is typically stored for analytical purposes for up to 2 years.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: