Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Cultist Circle Calculator Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we handle your information when you use our Escape from Tarkov calculation tool. We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing a useful and efficient service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide and improve our service:

2.1 Automatically Collected Information:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Screen resolution and device type
  • Language preferences
  • Access times and dates
  • Pages viewed

2.2 Local Storage Data:

  • Calculator preferences and settings
  • Selected threshold values
  • Custom item prices
  • Pinned items and exclusions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • Providing and maintaining the calculator service
  • Improving user experience and calculator accuracy
  • Analyzing usage patterns to optimize performance
  • Detecting and preventing technical issues
  • Understanding how users interact with different features
  • Developing new features based on user behavior

4. Data Storage and Security

Our approach to data security includes:

  • All calculator data is stored locally in your browser
  • No personal data is transmitted to our servers
  • Settings and preferences use secure local storage
  • Regular security audits of our codebase
  • Implementation of latest web security practices

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our cookie and tracking policy:

  • We use essential cookies for basic functionality
  • Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns (optional)
  • No third-party advertising cookies
  • Users can opt-out of non-essential cookies
  • Cookie preferences are saved in local storage

6. Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services:

  • GitHub Pages for hosting
  • Basic analytics tools for performance monitoring
  • Content delivery networks (CDNs) for better performance

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy and data handling practices.

7. User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Clear local storage data at any time
  • Opt-out of analytics collection
  • Export your calculator settings
  • Request information about collected data
  • Report privacy concerns or issues

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect or maintain information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Information

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

Email: [email protected]

Response time: Usually within 24-48 hours

11. Data Processing Details

11.1 Calculator Data Processing:

  • Item price calculations and market value estimations
  • Threshold value computations and recommendations
  • Auto-selection algorithm data processing
  • Custom price override calculations
  • Historical price trend analysis
  • Category-based item filtering and sorting

11.2 Performance Data Processing:

  • Page load time measurements
  • Calculator response time monitoring
  • Error rate tracking and analysis
  • API response time measurements
  • Resource usage optimization data

12. Technical Implementation

12.1 Local Storage Implementation:

  • Use of browser's localStorage API for data persistence
  • Encrypted storage of sensitive calculator settings
  • Regular data cleanup for optimal performance
  • Automatic backup of critical user preferences
  • Version control of stored data structures

12.2 Security Measures:

  • Implementation of Content Security Policy (CSP)
  • Regular security updates and patches
  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) protection
  • Secure communication protocols
  • Input validation and sanitization

13. Data Retention and Deletion

13.1 Data Retention Periods:

  • Local storage data retained until user clears browser data
  • Analytics data retained for maximum of 26 months
  • Error logs retained for 30 days
  • Performance metrics stored for 90 days
  • Backup data maintained for 7 days

13.2 Data Deletion Procedures:

  • Automatic deletion of expired data
  • User-initiated data clearing options
  • Complete data removal on account deletion
  • Secure wiping of sensitive information
  • Verification of successful data deletion

14. International Data Handling

Our approach to international data handling includes:

  • Compliance with GDPR requirements for EU users
  • Adherence to CCPA for California residents
  • Regional data processing restrictions
  • Localized data storage where required
  • International data transfer protocols

15. Incident Response

Our incident response procedures include:

  • Immediate investigation of security incidents
  • User notification of relevant breaches
  • Cooperation with law enforcement when required
  • Implementation of remediation measures
  • Post-incident analysis and improvements

16. User Support and Communication

16.1 Support Channels:

  • Email support at [email protected]
  • GitHub issue tracking for bug reports
  • Community forums for user discussions
  • Social media channels for updates
  • Documentation and FAQs

16.2 Communication Preferences:

  • Optional service update notifications
  • Security alert preferences
  • Feature announcement subscriptions
  • Community engagement options
  • Feedback submission channels

17. Specific Feature Privacy Details

17.1 Calculator Features:

  • PVE/PVP Mode Selection Privacy:
    • Mode preferences stored locally
    • No tracking of game mode usage
    • Anonymous mode switching statistics
  • Threshold Settings:
    • Custom thresholds saved locally
    • No sharing of threshold values
    • Encrypted storage of custom values
  • Item Selection System:
    • Search history not recorded
    • Item preferences stored locally
    • Private item exclusion lists

17.2 Price Data Handling:

  • Market Price Updates:
    • Anonymous price fetching
    • No tracking of price checks
    • Temporary price cache management
  • Custom Price Overrides:
    • Local storage of custom prices
    • Private price adjustment history
    • Secure override data handling

18. Privacy Compliance Framework

18.1 Regulatory Compliance:

  • GDPR Compliance:
    • Right to access implementation
    • Right to be forgotten procedures
    • Data portability support
    • Privacy by design principles
  • CCPA Compliance:
    • California privacy rights support
    • Data collection disclosures
    • Opt-out mechanisms

18.2 Industry Standards:

  • Security Standards:
    • OWASP security guidelines
    • SSL/TLS encryption
    • Regular security assessments
  • Best Practices:
    • Privacy-first development
    • Regular privacy impact assessments
    • Continuous compliance monitoring

19. Future Privacy Considerations

19.1 Planned Improvements:

  • Enhanced data protection measures
  • Improved user privacy controls
  • Advanced encryption implementation
  • Extended privacy feature set
  • Automated privacy compliance checks

19.2 Emerging Technology Adaptation:

  • Privacy-preserving computation methods
  • Advanced anonymization techniques
  • Blockchain privacy features consideration
  • AI-powered privacy protection
  • Zero-knowledge proof implementations

20. Additional Privacy Resources

20.1 Educational Resources:

  • Privacy best practices guides
  • Data protection tutorials
  • Security awareness materials
  • Privacy compliance documentation
  • User privacy guides

20.2 Support Resources:

  • Privacy FAQ documentation
  • Technical support guidelines
  • Privacy concern resolution process
  • Data request procedures
  • Incident reporting guidelines
Last updated: February 2024