Last updated: August 5, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how DOTS Calculator ("DOTS Calculator," "we," "us," or "our"), accessible at dotscalculator.net/, collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website. By using this site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information we collect
Information you provide
If you contact us by email, subscribe to our newsletter, or leave a blog comment, we collect the information you voluntarily submit — typically your name and email address, and the content of your message.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit: IP address, browser type and version, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URL, and general location (country/region, derived from IP). This is collected via cookies and similar technologies — see our Cookie Policy for details.
Calculator inputs
Every calculator on this site runs client-side in your browser. Bodyweight, lift numbers, and other values you enter into a calculator are not transmitted to or stored on our servers unless a specific tool explicitly says otherwise.
2. How we use information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the site and its calculators
- To respond to inquiries sent through our contact channels
- To send newsletter content, if you’ve opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email)
- To analyze site traffic and usage patterns (via Google Analytics or a comparable analytics provider)
- To serve advertising, including personalized advertising via Google AdSense
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
3. Cookies and advertising
We use cookies for essential site function, analytics, and advertising. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info. Full details are in our Cookie Policy.
4. Third-party services
We use third-party services that may collect information as described in their own privacy policies, including Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and our web hosting provider. We do not control these third parties’ data practices and encourage you to review their respective policies.
5. Data retention
We retain contact form and newsletter data for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry or for as long as you remain subscribed. Analytics data is retained per our analytics provider’s default retention settings unless configured otherwise.
6. Your rights
If you are in the European Economic Area or UK (GDPR): you have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data, and to object to or restrict certain processing. Contact us at the email below to exercise these rights.
If you are a California resident (CCPA/CPRA): you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (which may include certain advertising cookie practices). We do not sell personal information for money.
7. Children’s privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
8. International data transfers
Our servers and service providers may be located outside your country of residence. By using the site, you consent to your information being processed in these locations, which may have different data protection laws than your own.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact us
Questions about this policy: hello@dotscalculator.net