Privacy Policy

At MetricBuddy, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information remains secure. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our calculator suite.

Calculator Data

All calculations you perform on MetricBuddy (BMI calculations, sleep schedules, tip calculations, etc.) are processed locally in your browser. This data is not transmitted to our servers, stored, or shared with third parties.

Usage Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. This includes:

• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• General geographic location (country/region level)
• Referral sources (how you found our site)

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information necessary for website functionality:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Device characteristics
• Error logs for debugging purposes

We use collected information to:

• Improve website performance and user experience
• Understand which calculators are most popular
• Fix technical issues and bugs
• Develop new features based on usage patterns
• Ensure website security and prevent abuse

We never use your calculation data for any purpose. All calculations remain private and are processed entirely on your device.

Local Processing

All calculator functions work entirely in your browser. Your BMI, sleep schedules, tip calculations, and other personal data never leave your device.

Analytics Data

Analytics data is stored by Google Analytics according to their data retention policies. We have configured our analytics to automatically delete user data after 26 months.

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Content Security Policy (CSP) headers
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Minimal data collection practices

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage statistics. You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting the Google Analytics opt-out page.

Hosting and CDN

Our website is hosted on Vercel/Netlify, which may collect server logs for performance and security purposes. These services are GDPR compliant and have their own privacy policies.

Cookies We Use

• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics tracking
• Preference cookies: Theme selection (dark/light mode)
• Functional cookies: Remember your calculator preferences

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality, such as remembering your theme preference.

You have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect about you
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of analytics tracking
• Access any personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate personal information

Since we collect minimal personal information and process calculations locally, most of your data never reaches our servers. For questions about your privacy rights, contact us at privacy@metricbuddy.online.

MetricBuddy is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through our website or email (if you have provided us with your email address).

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@metricbuddy.online
Subject: Privacy Policy Question

We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.