Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how OzToGallon.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website at https://oztogallon.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described here.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily submit to us, such as when you fill out our contact form. This may include your name, email address, and the content of your message. We do not require account creation to use any tool on this Site.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our third-party service providers automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Date and time of your visit
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies described in Section 4.

1.3 Calculator Input Data

Values you enter into our conversion calculators (e.g., ounce or gallon amounts) are processed entirely within your browser. We do not transmit, store, or log any values you enter into our tools on our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve the Site — understanding how users interact with our tools helps us make them more accurate and useful
• To respond to contact form submissions — we use the email address you provide solely to reply to your inquiry
• To serve relevant advertising — we participate in Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior (see Section 4)
• To analyze Site performance — aggregate traffic data helps us identify technical issues and popular content
• To comply with legal obligations — we may process data as required by applicable law

3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

OzToGallon.com uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads that are relevant to your interests based on your visits to this Site and other sites on the internet.

Key points about Google AdSense:

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our Site and/or other websites
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings
• You can also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info
• Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies on this Site:

• Strictly necessary cookies — essential for the Site to function correctly (e.g., remembering UI state)
• Analytics cookies — used to understand aggregate traffic patterns (e.g., Google Analytics, if enabled)
• Advertising cookies — placed by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features. To learn more about cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service providers — trusted third parties who assist in operating our Site (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Advertising partners — Google AdSense as described in Section 3
• Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or government authority
• Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case this Privacy Policy would continue to govern your information

6. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months and then permanently deleted. Automatically collected technical data (logs) is retained for up to 90 days. We do not store any calculator input values.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction — request that inaccurate information be corrected
• Deletion — request that we delete your personal information
• Opt-out of advertising — as described in Section 3

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address provided on our Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

OzToGallon.com is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Links to External Websites

Our Site may contain links to external websites (such as NIST, CDC, or other authority sources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

10. Security

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

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via our Contact page. We take privacy inquiries seriously and will respond promptly.