Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 20, 2026
This policy explains what information DeckCalc ("we", "us") collects when you use calcmydeck.com, how we use it, and the choices you have. We don't ask you to create an account. We don't sell your data. The site works without entering any personal information at all.
Information we collect
1. Information you give us
When you use the calculator, the inputs you enter (brisket weight, pit temperature, serve time, and so on) are processed in your browser. They are not stored on our servers. If you use our contact form, we receive your name, email, and message so we can reply.
2. Information collected automatically
Our server logs record basic request data: IP address, browser user agent, the page you visited, and the referrer. This is used for security, debugging, and abuse prevention, and is retained for up to 30 days.
3. Cookies and similar technologies
We use a small number of cookies:
- Analytics cookies, Google Analytics 4 sets cookies to help us understand which pages are useful and how people find the site. Data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
- Advertising cookies, We display ads through Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or aboutads.info/choices.
Google AdSense and third-party vendors
Google is a third-party vendor and uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google's use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings.
Third-party vendors (including Google) may also use cookies to serve ads. Their use of cookies enables them and their partners to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. Learn more at Google's Advertising Policies and Privacy Policy.
Your choices
- You can block cookies in your browser settings; the calculator will still work without them.
- You can opt out of personalized ads using the Google links above.
- You can request deletion of any contact-form messages we hold by emailing [email protected].
Children
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.
Changes
If we change this policy, we'll update the "Last updated" date above. Material changes will be noted on the home page for a reasonable period.
Contact
Questions? Email [email protected] or use our contact form.