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Privacy Policy for ConvertUnits.Engineer

Last Updated: November 25, 2025

ConvertUnits.Engineer ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website, convertunits.engineer ("the Site"), which provides scientific and engineering unit conversion tools.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Log Data

When you access the Site, our server automatically records certain technical information ("Log Data"), which may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited and referring URLs

We use this Log Data solely for security, performance monitoring, analytics, and Site operations. We do not collect names, user accounts, or other directly identifying information through Log Data.

1.2 Information Submitted Through Contact Forms

If you choose to contact us through a contact form on the Site, we may collect the information you voluntarily provide, which typically includes:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • The content of your message or inquiry

We use this information solely to:

  • Respond to your inquiry
  • Provide customer support or technical assistance

We do not sell or share contact form submissions with third parties for marketing purposes.

We do not store contact form submissions in a public-facing website database. However, your message may be retained in our email system as part of normal email correspondence and record-keeping. You may request deletion of your email correspondence by contacting us (see the "Contact Us" section below).

2. Cookies and Local Storage

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) to enhance your experience and support certain features.

2.1 Preference Cookies

We use cookies and/or local storage to remember your Site preferences, which may include:

  • Whether to display results in scientific notation
  • The number of significant figures to show
  • Other interface or conversion settings

These technologies are used solely to improve your experience and make your preferences "sticky" across visits. They do not track your activity across other websites.

2.2 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

The Site displays third-party advertising using Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Serve advertisements based on your visits to this and/or other websites
  • Limit how often you see the same advertisement
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

Google may use a combination of cookies and device identifiers to deliver ads. For more information about how Google uses information, please visit Google's advertising privacy page.

You can manage or opt out of personalized Google advertising by visiting: https://www.google.com/settings/ads .

2.3 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Approximate geographic region (based on IP address)
  • Browser and device information

This information is collected in an aggregated, anonymized form and is used to improve the performance and usability of the Site.

For more information on how Google Analytics collects and processes data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites .

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its features
  • To ensure Site performance, reliability, and security
  • To monitor traffic patterns and analyze aggregated usage
  • To detect, prevent, or address technical issues or potential abuse
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To support advertising that helps keep the Site free to use

We do not sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties. Information may be shared with service providers only to the extent necessary to operate the Site (for example, hosting providers, advertising networks, and analytics providers).

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertising banners on the Site. Google may collect or receive information from your browser, including cookies and your IP address, to provide and improve personalized ads and to measure advertising effectiveness.

For details on how Google uses data, please review Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy .

4.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated statistics about Site usage. Google Analytics may collect your IP address, which can be used to infer your approximate location. We use this information to better understand how visitors interact with the Site and to improve its usability and performance.

For more information about Google Analytics and privacy, please see: https://policies.google.com/privacy .

4.3 Hosting Provider

The Site is hosted on a dedicated server provided by HostGator. As part of standard hosting operations, HostGator may process server logs that include IP addresses and other technical information. These activities are governed by HostGator's own terms and privacy practices.

4.4 Other Third-Party Tools

We do not currently use third-party error monitoring or session recording tools (such as Sentry, LogRocket, or similar services). If we introduce such tools in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

5. Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

  • Log Data: Server logs containing IP addresses and other technical information are retained only as long as needed for security, troubleshooting, and operational purposes.
  • Cookies and Local Storage: Cookies and local storage entries remain on your device until they expire or you delete them through your browser settings.
  • Analytics Data: Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's default retention settings and policies.
  • Contact Form Submissions: Messages sent through the contact form may be retained in our email system as part of normal correspondence and record-keeping.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the limited information that we collect from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Choices

You have several options to control how your information is handled:

  • Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being sent. If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.
  • Deleting Cookies and Local Storage: You can clear cookies and local storage entries through your browser settings at any time.
  • Advertising Preferences: You can manage your preferences for Google's personalized ads at https://www.google.com/settings/ads .
  • Contact Form Data: You may request deletion of email correspondence originating from the contact form by contacting us using the details below.

The Site does not use user accounts or logins; all usage is anonymous except for the limited technical and contact information described in this policy.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Contact Form: [https://convertunits.engineer/contact]