1. Information we may collect
We may collect information that you provide directly when you use the site.
- Account information such as your name and email address.
- Login and access information needed to manage your account.
- Subscription or access-status information, such as whether your account is free or premium.
- Information you voluntarily enter into calculators and tools.
- Messages or inquiries you send to us.
Avoid entering passwords, financial account numbers, government identification numbers, or other highly sensitive personal information into calculator fields unless a tool specifically requires it and clearly explains why.
2. Automatically collected information
When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by the site, hosting provider, browser, advertising partners, or other service providers.
- IP address and general device information.
- Browser type, operating system, and referring page.
- Pages visited and basic usage information.
- Cookies, local storage, and similar browser technologies.
3. How we use information
We may use collected information to:
- Create, maintain, and secure user accounts.
- Provide access to free and premium features.
- Operate calculators, dashboards, favorites, and other website functions.
- Improve usability, performance, reliability, and security.
- Respond to user questions or support requests.
- Prevent abuse, fraud, unauthorized access, or misuse of the service.
- Comply with legal obligations where applicable.
4. Cookies and local storage
InstantArticle.net may use cookies, sessions, and browser local storage to keep users signed in, remember preferences, support dashboard features, and improve the user experience.
For example, certain dashboard features such as recent tools or favorites may be stored locally in your browser rather than in your account database.
You can usually control or delete cookies and site data through your browser settings. Disabling them may affect login or other website functionality.
5. Google AdSense and advertising
Free users may see advertisements served through Google AdSense or other approved advertising services. Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver, measure, or personalize ads according to their own policies and applicable law.
Premium users may have advertisements disabled while their premium access is active, depending on the current service configuration.
Google and its partners may collect or process information independently. Their handling of information is governed by their own privacy policies and settings.
6. Third-party services and links
The website may contain links to third-party websites, services, advertising platforms, payment services, or other resources that are not controlled by InstantArticle.net.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party services. Review their policies before providing them with personal information.
7. Calculator and tool inputs
Information entered into many calculators may be processed directly in your browser for the purpose of generating results. Some features may use server-side processing when required for account, premium, or future saved-history features.
Calculator results are intended for informational and educational decision support. They should not be treated as a guarantee of advertising performance or profitability.
8. Data sharing
We do not sell user account information to advertisers.
Information may be shared only when reasonably necessary with service providers that help operate the website, such as hosting, advertising, security, or payment providers, or when disclosure is required by law.
9. Data security
We use reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect account information and website access. However, no website, server, transmission method, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users are responsible for keeping their passwords confidential and for using strong, unique passwords for their accounts.
10. Data retention
We may retain account and service information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the website, maintain account access, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, prevent abuse, or enforce agreements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it is stored.
11. Your choices
Depending on the type of information and applicable law, you may request help with reviewing, correcting, or deleting certain account information.
You may also control cookies and browser-stored information through your browser settings.
12. Children's privacy
InstantArticle.net is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children who are not legally permitted to create or manage an account under applicable law without appropriate consent.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as the website, tools, advertising, payment features, or legal requirements change.
The date shown at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision.
14. Contact
If you have a privacy-related question, you may contact the site administrator through the official contact method provided on InstantArticle.net.
Before launch, add your preferred support email address or contact page here if you want users to have a direct privacy-contact method.