Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MakerCost ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the application.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you provide to us such as:

• Name and contact information (email address)
• Account credentials (username and password)
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Business information related to your calculations

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our service
• Calculation data and project information you create
• Technical data for service improvement

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our service
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Process your calculations and save your projects
• Communicate with you about your account or our service
• Provide customer support
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our service
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

5. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Authenticate your account
• Analyze how our service is used
• Improve our service performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and include appropriate safeguards to protect your personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: