Privacy Policy

CarbonCrux is designed to help you understand and reduce your carbon footprint. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. We keep the language plain on purpose so that it is easy to understand.

1. What data we collect

Depending on how you use CarbonCrux, we may collect:

• Usage data and logs – basic technical information your browser sends (IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, approximate location based on IP, time and date of visit, referrer).
• Analytics data – aggregate information about how people use the site (for example which calculators are used most often and how long people stay on a page).
• Ad-related data – if and when ads are enabled, advertising partners such as Google AdSense may collect data using cookies or similar technologies to show and measure ads.
• Form data – if you contact us or fill in a form, we collect the information you choose to submit (for example your name, email address, and message).

2. How we use your data

We use the information described above to:

• Provide the website and tools to you and keep them secure and reliable.
• Understand how people use CarbonCrux so we can improve design, features, and performance.
• Personalize content and recommendations in a basic way (for example which tools to highlight first).
• Show, measure, and improve advertising performance, when ads are active.
• Respond to your questions and support requests when you contact us.

3. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (such as localStorage) for a few different reasons:

• Essential cookies – needed for the site to function, for example to remember your cookie preferences.
• Analytics cookies – to understand which pages and tools are most helpful, so we can improve them over time.
• Advertising cookies – used by partners such as Google AdSense to show relevant ads, limit how often you see an ad, and measure ad performance.

On your first visit, we show a cookie banner where you can choose to accept all cookies or keep only essential cookies. You can change your choice later using the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.

4. Third‑party services

When enabled, we may use the following types of third‑party services. These partners may collect or receive information from your browser when you use CarbonCrux and use it as described in their own privacy policies:

• Analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar) to understand aggregated usage patterns.
• Advertising networks (such as Google AdSense) to display ads and measure their performance.
• Email or support tools to manage incoming messages when you contact us.

These services are only loaded where allowed by your cookie settings. Non‑essential cookies and scripts are disabled if you reject them in the banner.

5. Legal basis and retention

Where applicable, we rely on your consent for analytics and advertising cookies. For essential cookies and basic logs, we rely on our legitimate interest in providing a secure, reliable service. We only keep personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, and then we either delete it or anonymize it.

6. Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal data, such as the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you.

• You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time using the link in the site footer.
• You can ask us what personal data we hold about you, request corrections, or request deletion where applicable.

To exercise these rights, or to ask any questions about how we handle your data, you can contact us at carboncrux001@gmail.com.

7. Children's privacy

CarbonCrux is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the site, our data practices, or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If you continue to use CarbonCrux after changes are posted, you agree to the updated policy.

9. How to contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please email us at carboncrux001@gmail.com.