Introduction

At CrowFliesDistance.com ("we", "our", "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website and distance calculation service.

By using CrowFliesDistance.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

CrowFliesDistance.com is designed to work without requiring personal information. We do not require:

• User registration or accounts
• Email addresses (except when you contact us)
• Names or personal identifiers
• Payment information

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and navigation paths
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Log Data: IP address (anonymized), access times, and referring website addresses

Location Information

If you choose to use the GPS feature to set your current location:

• Your browser will ask for explicit permission before accessing your location
• Location data is processed only in your browser
• We do not store or transmit your GPS coordinates to our servers
• You can deny or revoke location permission at any time

How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Data Processing and Storage

Client-Side Processing

Many of our core features work entirely in your browser:

• Distance calculations are performed locally using JavaScript
• Map interactions are processed on your device
• GPS location (if used) is accessed only by your browser
• No personal data is transmitted for basic calculations

Analytics

We may use privacy-focused analytics tools to understand usage patterns. These tools:

• Use anonymized or aggregated data
• Do not track individual users across websites
• Help us improve the service without compromising privacy

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use minimal cookies and similar technologies:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We Do Not Sell Your Data

CrowFliesDistance.com does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Map Data: Mapping services to display interactive maps
• Hosting: Web hosting and content delivery services
• Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics services (if implemented)

These services have their own privacy policies and may collect information as described in their respective policies.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Minimal data collection principle
• Client-side processing where possible

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

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

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

Children's Privacy

CrowFliesDistance.com does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our service is designed to be used without providing personal information, making it suitable for educational use under appropriate supervision.

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

International Users

CrowFliesDistance.com is accessible globally. By using our service, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in countries with different data protection laws than your own.

We take appropriate measures to ensure your information is protected regardless of where it is processed.

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.

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