Our Privacy Policy clearly explains how we manage your data. We believe in complete transparency and work hard to ensure your privacy and security are never compromised.
Welcome to iLoveCounter. Your privacy is a fundamental part of how we operate. This Privacy Policy explains exactly what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, how we protect it, and what rights you have over your information.
By using iLoveCounter, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or tools.
We do not sell your personal data. Period.
iLoveCounter is a tool-based website. We collect only the minimum data necessary to operate and improve our services.
Calculator Inputs: Numbers and values you enter into tools such as BMI calculator, tax calculator, mortgage calculator, tip calculator, word counter, and similar tools. These inputs are processed instantly on your device or our servers and are not stored.
Contact Form Messages: When you contact us via email or contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Feedback and Support Requests: When you submit feedback or request support, we collect your email address and details of the issue.
IP Address: Used for security, fraud prevention, and approximate geographic location (city or country level only).
Browser Type and Version: Used to ensure our tools display and function correctly.
Device Type: Mobile, tablet, or desktop identification for optimization purposes.
Pages Visited: Which calculator tools you use and how you interact with them.
Referring Website: The website you came from before visiting iLoveCounter.
Timestamp of Visit: Date and time of each page view.
This automatic data is aggregated and anonymized. It cannot be used to identify you personally.
We use cookies and similar technologies only for essential functions and for Google AdSense advertising.
To remember your language or region preference.
To maintain session security.
To enable basic site functionality.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand which calculators are most popular, how users navigate our site, and where we can improve. This data is anonymous.
iLoveCounter uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies to:
Show ads relevant to your interests based on your browsing history.
Limit the number of times you see the same advertisement.
Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
You can control and disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our tools.
To control Google’s personalized advertising, visit: https://adssettings.google.com
To opt out of third-party advertising cookies, visit: http://optout.networkadvertising.org
Because iLoveCounter uses Google AdSense, we fully comply with Google’s requirements for data disclosure and user consent.
Cookie identifiers.
Device identifiers.
IP addresses.
Browsing behavior across websites.
For users in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we serve non-personalized ads by default. These ads are based on contextual information like your current page content, not your browsing history.
For users outside these regions, we may serve personalized ads based on cookie consent.
By using iLoveCounter, you acknowledge that we use Google AdSense. Your continued use constitutes consent to the placement of advertising cookies as described in this policy.
We use the following third-party service providers. Each is contractually bound to protect your data and may not use it for any purpose other than providing services to us.
| Service Provider | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Usage tracking and analytics | Anonymous browsing data, IP address |
| Google AdSense | Advertising | Cookies, IP address, ad interaction data |
| Cloudflare | Security, performance, DDoS protection | IP address, browser fingerprint |
| Web Hosting Provider | Website hosting and server maintenance | Server logs including IP addresses |
| Email Service Provider | Sending replies to contact inquiries | Name, email address, message content |
We do not authorize any third party to sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
No. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any person, company, or organization.
The only circumstances under which we share data are:
To comply with a valid legal request such as a court order, subpoena, or government investigation.
To protect the rights, property, or safety of iLoveCounter, our users, or the public.
With your explicit and informed consent.
We retain different types of data for different periods based on necessity and legal requirements.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Calculator Inputs | Not stored. Deleted immediately after calculation is complete. |
| Contact Form Messages | 6 months, then permanently deleted. |
| Server Logs | 30 days, then anonymized or deleted. |
| Google Analytics Data | 26 months (standard Google retention policy). |
If you wish to have your data deleted before these periods end, you may request deletion by emailing us.
iLoveCounter is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information immediately.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately at info@ilovecounter.com.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data.
All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS and SSL/TLS protocols.
Our website is protected by enterprise-grade firewall and DDoS protection services.
We conduct regular security audits and vulnerability scans every 90 days.
Access to production servers and user data is restricted to a maximum of two senior technical staff members.
All third-party providers are vetted for security compliance.
While we take every reasonable precaution, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100 percent secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Depending on your location, you have specific legal rights regarding your personal information.
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:
Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data.
Right to Restriction: You may request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: You may request a machine-readable copy of your data for transfer to another service.
Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your data for analytics or other non-essential purposes.
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@ilovecounter.com with the subject line:
GDPR Request: For European users.
CCPA Request: For California residents.
Data Deletion Request: For all other users.
We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
Our servers are currently located in the United States and Germany.
If you access iLoveCounter from outside these countries, your data may be transferred across international borders. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to our servers in these locations.
For users in the European Union, we ensure adequate protection for transferred data through:
European Commission approved Standard Contractual Clauses.
Compliance with applicable data protection frameworks.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Revisions are typically made to comply with new legal requirements, reflect new features, or improve clarity.
When we make material changes:
The Effective Date at the top of this policy will be updated.
A notice will be posted on our homepage for a minimum of 7 days.
If you have subscribed to email communications, we will send a summary of changes.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of iLoveCounter after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: info@ilovecounter.com
Response Time: Within 48 hours, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Mailing Address: [Insert your full business address here if applicable]
| Google AdSense Requirement | Status |
|---|---|
| Disclosure of cookies and identifiers used for advertising | Section 3.3 |
| Disclosure of third-party vendors | Section 5 |
| Instructions for user opt-out from personalized advertising | Section 3.4 |
| GDPR compliance for EEA and UK users | Sections 10.1 and 11 |
| CCPA compliance for California users | Section 10.2 |
| Clear contact information for privacy inquiries | Section 13 |
| Statement that data is not sold | Section 6 |
This Privacy Policy is fully compliant with Google AdSense policies, GDPR, CCPA, and global data protection standards.