Privacy Policy

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our calculators and services
• Send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze usage patterns and optimize website performance
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Personalize your experience on our website
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection

Important: No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate partners and suppliers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

We participate in affiliate marketing programs, including Amazon Associates and other candle supply retailers. When you click on affiliate links and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives adequate protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

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

• Right to Know: You can request information about the personal data we collect, use, and disclose.
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information).
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: Request access to your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your data.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending you an email notification (if you have subscribed to our newsletter)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.