🔒 Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

At Utility Den ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at utilityden.com (the "Site").

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

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Contact Information: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
  • Tool Usage: Some tools may store preferences locally in your browser using localStorage, but this data never leaves your device.

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

  • Browser Information: Browser type, version, and language preferences
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, and screen resolution
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring websites
  • IP Address: For analytics and security purposes only

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services
  • To respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • To improve and optimize our website and tools
  • To monitor usage and detect technical issues
  • To comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Formspree

We use Formspree to process contact form submissions. Information submitted through our contact form is sent to Formspree and then forwarded to our email. Formspree's privacy policy can be found at formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy.

Weather APIs

Our weather tool uses third-party APIs to fetch weather data. These services may collect IP addresses and location data to provide accurate weather information.

Data Storage and Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Most tools on our Site process data entirely in your browser using JavaScript. This means your data is not sent to our servers and remains on your device.

Local Storage

Some of our tools use browser localStorage to save your preferences and settings. This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or cache.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Objection: Object to processing of your information
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@utilityden.com.

Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. We may implement DNT support in the future as standards develop.

International Users

Our Site is operated in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information we collect will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.

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 of this policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

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