Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 23, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Fluentools ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website fluentools.com.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and time/date stamps
  • Device Information: Device type, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
  • Usage Data: How you interact with our calculators and tools, which features you use, time spent on pages

2.2 Calculator Input Data

All calculations are performed locally in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or have access to any values you enter into our calculators. Your calculation data remains private and is never sent to our servers.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (see Section 3)

3. Third-Party Advertising

3.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.

3.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site.

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website and calculators
  • Improve, personalize, and expand our website
  • Understand and analyze how you use our website
  • Develop new features, products, services, and functionality
  • Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and other third-party vendors who assist in operating our website
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications and personalized advertising
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10.

8. 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 are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. If you are located outside Thailand and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to Thailand and process it there.

10. Contact Us

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

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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 at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), Fluentools' legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the context:

  • You have given us permission to do so
  • The processing is in our legitimate interests
  • To comply with the law

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

Note: This Privacy Policy is designed to be compliant with Google AdSense requirements, GDPR, and CCPA regulations. By using Fluentools, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.