Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 14, 2025
Introduction
SwimScience ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our swimming calculator tools and website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our calculators, you voluntarily enter swimming data such as:
- Race times and distances
- Stroke counts
- Pool lengths
- Training zone preferences
This information is processed locally in your browser and is not stored on our servers.
Automatically Collected Information
We use analytics services to understand how visitors use our site:
- Google Analytics 4: Tracks page views, calculator usage, and general site interaction
- Microsoft Clarity: Records user sessions to help us improve website usability
This data includes: browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and general geographic location (country/city level).
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Analytics and performance measurement
- Remembering your calculator preferences (stored locally)
- Affiliate link tracking (required for Amazon Associates program)
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and improve our calculator tools
- Understand which features are most valuable to swimmers
- Fix bugs and optimize performance
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity process usage data under their own privacy policies
- Affiliate Programs: Amazon Associates receives anonymous click data when you use affiliate links
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law
Data Security
All calculator data is processed client-side (in your browser). We do not store your swimming times, distances, or personal calculations on our servers. Analytics data is protected according to the respective service providers' security standards.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses these third-party services:
- Google Analytics 4: Privacy Policy
- Microsoft Clarity: Privacy Policy
- Amazon Associates: Privacy Notice
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- Access: Request what data we have about you
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Object: Object to data processing
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data collection
To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@swimscience.org
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at:
Email: privacy@swimscience.org
Website: swimscience.github.io