Sand Calculator for Aquarium Privacy Policy (Summary)

Last Revised: May 06, 2025

Sand Calculator for Aquarium (“we”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. We operate SandCalculatorforAquarium.com, a service that helps aquarium enthusiasts calculate sand requirements and provides affiliate links to Amazon.com products through the Amazon Associates Program, promoted via Google Ads. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and manage your data when you use our Services, in compliance with GDPR, CPRA, and other applicable privacy laws.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

We collect:

• Non-personal data: Anonymous information, such as website usage statistics and aggregated click data.
• Personal Data: Name, email, country, IP address, device identifiers (e.g., Google Click ID), and location data when you interact with our calculator, click on ads, or contact us.

Providing data is not legally required, but some information is necessary for us to provide Services, such as calculating sand needs or tracking affiliate clicks for Amazon commissions. Without it, we may not be able to assist you fully.

2. How Do We Collect Your Data?

We collect data when:

• You provide it (e.g., via forms, support requests, or email).
• You use our website, where we gather technical and behavioral data (e.g., IP address, browser type, clickstream) via cookies, Google Ads tracking, and Amazon Associates tracking tools.
• You click on affiliate links or ads, where Google Ads and Amazon may share data with us to track clicks and conversions for commission purposes.

3. Why Do We Collect Personal Data?

We use your data to:

• Provide Services (e.g., calculate sand volume/weight, display relevant Amazon products).
• Earn commissions through the Amazon Associates Program by tracking clicks and purchases via Google Ads.
• Pursue legitimate interests, such as improving our calculator, optimizing ad performance, fraud prevention, and security.
• Comply with legal obligations (e.g., audits, crime prevention, legal disputes).

4. Sharing Data with Third Parties

We share data with:

• Google Ads: To manage ad campaigns, track clicks, and optimize ad performance.
• Amazon Associates Program: To track affiliate link clicks and earn commissions on qualifying purchases.
• Service providers (e.g., for analytics, hosting, and marketing support).
• Authorities, if legally required, or to protect our rights.

Under CPRA, we don’t “sell” or “share” personal data for third-party marketing unless you consent, but Google Ads and Amazon tracking may be considered a “sale” (you can opt out).

5. Where Do We Store Your Data?

Data is stored on our servers or with reputable cloud providers globally, with safeguards for international transfers.

6. International Data Transfers (EU Users)

We may transfer EU data outside the EEA (e.g., to the USA for Google Ads and Amazon) with safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure compliance with EU law.

7. Data Retention

We retain data as needed for Services, affiliate tracking, legal obligations, and disputes. Data no longer needed is anonymized or deleted, though some metadata may be kept.

8. Cookies and Data Collection

We use cookies for functionality, analytics, and tracking (with consent), including Google Ads and Amazon Associates cookies to monitor clicks and conversions. Manage cookies via our website tool or browser settings; blocking them may limit website access.

9. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data, but no system is fully secure. We limit internal access and notify authorities/users of breaches as required by law.

10. Your Data Subject Rights

Under GDPR/CPRA, you may have rights to access, rectify, erase, or port your data, or object to processing. Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights. EU users can also complain to their local data protection authority.

11. General

• Changes: We may update this policy; the latest version will be posted here. Continued use means acceptance of changes.
• Contact: For questions or complaints, reach us at [email protected].