1. Introduction
Welcome to isitBOTTLENECKED ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our website (the "Service").
By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you have any questions, please reach out via our Contact Us page.
2. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to provide and improve our Service. This information falls into three categories:
- Anonymous Calculator Data: When you use our bottleneck calculator, we collect non-identifiable information about the components you select (e.g., CPU, GPU, resolution). This data is aggregated and used for statistical analysis to help us understand hardware trends and improve our calculator's accuracy. It is never linked to you personally.
- Standard Log Data: Like most websites, our servers automatically collect standard log data, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This information is used for website security, analytics, and maintenance.
- Voluntary Personal Information: If you choose to contact us through our contact form, we will collect your name and email address so that we can respond to your inquiry. This information is used solely for communication purposes.
3. Cookies and Third-Party Advertising
We use cookies to enhance your experience and support our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Google AdSense
This website uses Google AdSense, a service which uses cookies to serve advertising.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
For more details on how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain our Service.
- To improve the accuracy and relevance of our calculator.
- To analyze usage trends to enhance user experience.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide support.
- To display advertisements that help support our Service.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. Anonymous, aggregated data may be shared with third parties for analytics and research purposes. We may disclose information if required by law.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
8. Other Legal Information
For more information about your obligations when using our site, please review our Terms & Conditions. To understand our use of affiliate links, please see our Affiliate Disclosure.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us.