At Online Protractor, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle data when you use our free online angle measurement tool. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about our data practices.
Key Principle: We don't require personal information to use our service, and we don't store your measurement data on our servers.
You can use Online Protractor without providing any personal information. We do not require:
- Name or email address
- Account registration
- Phone number or address
- Payment information
Like most websites, we may collect basic technical information automatically:
- Browser type and version - To ensure compatibility and improve user experience
- Operating system - To optimize performance across different platforms
- Device type - Desktop, tablet, or mobile
- IP address - Anonymized for analytics purposes only
- Cookie data - See our Cookie Policy below
Voluntary Information:
- Contact form submissions (if you choose to contact us)
- Feedback or bug reports
- This information is only collected if you actively provide it
- We do NOT collect or store your measurement data
- We do NOT access or store your uploaded images after processing
- We do NOT track your usage patterns across different sessions
- We do NOT sell your data to third parties
We use the limited information we collect only for:
- Service improvement - Enhancing tool functionality and user experience
- Technical support - Troubleshooting and fixing bugs
- Analytics - Understanding which features are used most (anonymized data only)
- Security - Protecting against abuse and ensuring service availability
We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers - Trusted third parties who help us operate the service (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services)
- Legal requirements - When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business transfer - In the event of a merger or acquisition (with your consent)
- Measurement data: Not stored on our servers
- Uploaded images: Processed locally in your browser and not uploaded to our servers
- Session data: Temporary and cleared when you close your browser
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic (anonymized)
- Improve service performance
Cookie Types:
- Essential cookies: Required for the service to function
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the service
- You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings
- Analytics data: Anonymized and retained for up to 2 years
- Contact form submissions: Retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry
- No other personal data is stored
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS encryption - All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted
- Secure hosting - Our servers are hosted in secure, SOC-compliant data centers
- Access controls - Limited access to personal data
- Regular updates - Security patches and updates are applied promptly
However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access - Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction - Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion - Request deletion of your personal data
- Objection - Object to processing of your personal data
- Restriction - Request restriction of processing
- Portability - Request transfer of your data to another service
- Withdraw consent - Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
- Email: support@onlineprotractor.com
- Contact Us page
We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the new policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending a notice on our website (if you have provided contact information)
Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Legal basis for processing: Legitimate interest (service improvement and security)
- Data Protection Officer: You can contact our DPO at support@onlineprotractor.com
- Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
- Data transfers: We ensure appropriate safeguards for international data transfers
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to know - What personal information we collect
- Right to delete - Your personal information
- Right to opt-out - Of the sale of your personal information
- Right to non-discrimination - For exercising your privacy rights
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites.
- Essential cookies: Required for the service to function
- Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics): Help us understand how users use our service
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all cookies
- Manage cookie preferences individually
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the service.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: support@onlineprotractor.com
- Contact Us page
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.
We are committed to:
- Transparency - Being clear about what data we collect and why
- Simplicity - Keeping our practices simple and user-friendly
- Privacy by design - Minimizing data collection and protecting user privacy
- No hidden agendas - Never selling your data or using it for purposes you haven't agreed to
Last Updated: September 2025
Version: 1.0
Thank you for trusting Online Protractor with your privacy. We will continue to prioritize your privacy and data protection in everything we do.