Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Fuel Consumption Calculator ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://fuelconsumptioncalculator.site and use our fuel calculation tools.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use our fuel calculators, you may provide:

• Vehicle information (make, model, year)
• Fuel consumption data (miles driven, gallons used)
• Trip planning information (distances, routes)
• Contact information when you reach out to us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

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

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (like dark mode preference)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our fuel calculation services
• Process your calculations and display results
• Improve and optimize our website and tools
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send you updates and information (only if you opt-in)
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Processing

Important: All fuel calculations are performed locally in your browser or through our AI service provider. We do not store your calculation data on our servers. Your vehicle information and fuel consumption data remain private and are not retained after you close your browser session.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 AI Processing

We use OpenRouter's Qwen 3.5 Plus AI model to provide advanced fuel consumption analysis. When you use our AI-powered calculators, your input data is sent to OpenRouter for processing. Please review OpenRouter's privacy policy for information about how they handle data.

5.2 Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services to help us understand how our website is used. These services may collect information about your use of our site and other websites.

5.3 Advertising

We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers, AI services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications
• Cookie Control: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

8. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data storage practices

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

9. 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 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.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

13. GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)

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

• Right to be informed about data collection and use
• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making

14. CCPA Compliance (For California Users)

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

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights