Privacy Policy
Last updated: 22 January 2025
PoolCalculator.com.au ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.
Data Collection
We store your pool test results locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
Analytics
We use analytics services (including Vercel Analytics) to understand how our website is used. This data is anonymized and does not personally identify individual users. We collect information such as page views, device type, browser type, and general geographic location.
Affiliate Links Disclosure
PoolCalculator.com.au is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program (Amazon Associates), an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.au and affiliated sites.
What this means for you: When you click on product links on our website and make a purchase on Amazon, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the ongoing development and maintenance of our free pool chemistry calculator.
We only recommend products that we believe will be helpful for pool owners. Our product recommendations are based on the chemistry calculations provided by our calculator and general pool maintenance best practices.
Third-Party Links and Cookies
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon.com.au. When you click on these links, you will be directed to external sites that have their own privacy policies and terms of service. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.
Amazon and other third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect or receive information from our website and elsewhere on the internet to provide measurement services and targeted advertising. You can opt out of the collection and use of information for ad targeting by visiting:
- www.aboutads.info/choices
- www.youronlinechoices.com.au (for Australian users)
Cookies We Use
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Third-party cookies: Set by our affiliate partners (such as Amazon) to track referrals and provide relevant advertising
Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:
- Access any personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of any inaccurate information
- Opt out of direct marketing communications
- Make a complaint about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles
Since we do not collect or store personal information on our servers, these rights primarily apply to any analytics data collected through third-party services.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us through our website.