Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2024

Overview

The Solent Racing Mark Bearing Calculator ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect and use information when you use our service.

Data Collection

We use Umami Analytics, a privacy-friendly, open-source analytics tool to understand how visitors use our site. Umami is designed with privacy as a priority:

• No cookies - We do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies
• No personal data - We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information
• Anonymized data - All visitor data is anonymized and aggregated
• Self-hosted - Analytics data is stored on our own servers, not shared with third parties

Information We Collect

The following anonymous, aggregated information is collected:

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Browser type and operating system
• Device category (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Geographic region (country and city level only, based on anonymized IP)
• Referral source (where visitors came from)

How We Use Information

We use this anonymous data solely to:

• Understand how people use the calculator
• Improve the service and user experience
• Identify technical issues
• Monitor service performance

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for operational purposes. As the data is fully anonymized, it cannot be linked to any individual.

Third-Party Services

We do not share any data with third parties. The only external resources loaded are:

• OpenStreetMap tiles for the map display (subject to OpenStreetMap's privacy policy)
• Leaflet.js library for map functionality (loaded from CDN)

Your Rights

As we do not collect personal data, standard GDPR rights (access, rectification, erasure) do not apply. No data can be linked to you as an individual.

Children's Privacy

This service does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. The service is designed for sailors and racing enthusiasts.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy, please contact us via our GitHub repository.