Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Panvert (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects information when you visit panvert.com (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and only collect the minimum data needed to run the Site.

In summary: Panvert’s converters run in your browser and don’t require an account. We use cookies for analytics and advertising (including Google AdSense), you can opt out of personalised ads at any time, and we never sell your personal data.

Who we are

Panvert is an independent website that provides free kitchen and baking conversion tools. For any privacy questions, contact us at [privacy@panvert.com].

Information we collect

We keep data collection to a minimum:

• Information you give us: If you contact us (e.g. via our contact form or email), we receive the details you provide, such as your name, email address and message.
• Information collected automatically: Like most websites, we automatically receive standard technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring pages and the pages you visit. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see below).
• No accounts: Our converters run in your browser. We do not require you to register, and the values you type into a tool are not sent to or stored on our servers.

Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential cookies — needed for the Site to function correctly.
• Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it.
• Advertising cookies — used by third-party advertising partners (see below) to show relevant ads.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how the Site works.

Advertising — Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display ads, which helps keep Panvert free.

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
• Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to our Site and/or other sites on the internet.
• You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings (https://www.google.com/settings/ads).
• You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalised advertising at www.aboutads.info/choices.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our Site, see https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to collect anonymous, aggregated information about how visitors use the Site (such as page views and session duration). This helps us improve our tools. Google Analytics uses cookies; you can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain and improve the Site and its tools;
• Respond to your enquiries and messages;
• Display and measure advertising;
• Understand usage trends and enhance user experience;
• Protect the Site against fraud, abuse and security issues.

Legal basis for processing (UK GDPR)

Where UK/EU data protection law applies, we process personal data on the basis of:

• Consent — for non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising), where required;
• Legitimate interests — to operate, secure and improve the Site.

You can withdraw consent at any time via your cookie settings.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal data. We share limited data only with:

• Service providers who help us run the Site (e.g. hosting, analytics, advertising partners such as Google);
• Authorities, where required by law.

Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described here or as required by law. Analytics and log data are retained in aggregated or limited form.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the use of your personal data, to object to processing, and to data portability. To exercise these rights, contact us at [privacy@panvert.com]. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority (in the UK, the Information Commissioner’s Office, ico.org.uk).

International data transfers

Our advertising and analytics partners may process data in countries outside your own. Where this happens, appropriate safeguards are applied in line with applicable data protection laws.

Children’s privacy

Panvert is a general-audience website and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will remove it.

Third-party links

Our Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [privacy@panvert.com].