Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Genetics Calculator, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and handle your information when you use our website and services.

By using Genetics Calculator, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Summary

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Email Address: When you create an account, we collect your email address for authentication and communication purposes.
• Profile Information: Optional information you provide in your profile, such as your name, location, and profile picture.
• Account Credentials: Information required to authenticate your account.

3.2 Usage Information

We collect information about how you use our services:

• Genetic Calculations: The genetic data, species, and morphs you input and the results of your calculations.
• Log Data: Information that your browser sends whenever you visit our service, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent.
• Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our service.

3.3 API Usage Data

For users accessing our API, we collect:

• API request patterns and frequency
• Types of queries and calculations performed
• Authentication data associated with API access

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• To process and complete your genetic calculations
• To send you service-related notifications and updates
• To respond to your comments and questions
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• To improve the accuracy of genetic predictions
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To protect the security and integrity of our platform

We may use aggregated, anonymized data for research purposes to better understand genetic patterns and improve our calculation algorithms. This data will not contain personally identifiable information.

5. No Data Sharing Policy

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties. This includes your email address and personal details.

We may share anonymized, aggregated data that does not include any personal information for research or statistical purposes.

The only exceptions to our no-sharing policy are:

• If required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or legal process
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others
• With service providers who help us operate our business (these providers are contractually obligated to keep personal information confidential)

6. Account Deletion

You have the right to delete your account at any time. When you delete your account:

• All your personal information will be permanently deleted from our active systems
• Your email address and authentication information will be removed
• Your profile data and saved calculations will be deleted
• We will no longer have access to your personal data

Please note that some information may remain in our backups for a limited time, but we will not restore this data once it has been deleted from active systems.

To delete your account, go to your Account Settings and select "Delete Account," or contact our support team at [email protected].

7. Data Security

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

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls for our systems
• Secure data storage practices

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

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information.
• Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your information.
• Objection: You can object to our processing of your information.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete this information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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 at the top.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

[email protected]