Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 1, 2024
At 1gb.icu ("we," "us," or "our"), accessible from https://1gb.icu, your privacy is fundamental to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information you provide directly
1gb.icu is designed to work without requiring you to create an account or provide personal information. Our calculators run entirely in your browser—the numbers you enter never leave your device and are not transmitted to or stored on our servers. If you contact us via email at contact@1gb.icu, we will receive the email address and content of your message, which we use solely to respond to your inquiry.
1.2 Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, our servers and third-party services may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address (used for security, analytics, and to serve region-appropriate content)
- Browser type, version, and language preferences
- Operating system and device type
- The pages you visit, the time and date of each visit, time spent on pages, and referring website
- Approximate geographic location based on IP (country, region, city)
- Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies (see Section 3 below)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the website, including serving calculators and content tailored to your region.
- To analyze usage patterns and improve our calculators, articles, and user experience.
- To serve relevant advertising through Google AdSense and other ad networks (see Section 4).
- To respond to your inquiries when you contact us.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security incidents.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our service providers use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the website, analyze traffic, serve advertising, and provide certain features. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
3.1 Types of cookies we use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Required for basic site functionality, including cookie consent preferences. | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics cookies | Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising cookies | Used by Google AdSense and other ad partners to serve and measure ads. | Up to 13 months |
| Functional cookies | Remember your preferences (such as theme or language) for a better experience. | Up to 1 year |
3.2 Managing cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that some parts of our website may not function properly if you disable essential cookies. You can also manage your advertising choices through the links in Section 4 below.
4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet.
4.1 Google's use of advertising cookies
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
- Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
- AboutAds.info: http://www.aboutads.info/
4.2 Third-party ad vendors
Some third-party vendors may use cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing history. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.
4.3 EEA, UK, and Switzerland users
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we will ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies. We use Google's Consent Mode v2 to respect your choices. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie banner.
5. Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to gather this information. You can review Google's Privacy Policy and install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who perform services on our behalf (such as hosting, analytics, and advertising partners like Google).
- Legal authorities when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of others.
- Business transferees in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, subject to confidentiality obligations.
7. Data Retention and Security
We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Calculator inputs are not retained on our servers at all—they exist only in your browser session and are lost when you close the page. We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Your Privacy Rights
8.1 GDPR (European Economic Area and UK)
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
- Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@1gb.icu. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
8.2 CCPA (California)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to know — the categories of personal information we collect and how it is used
- Right to delete — request deletion of your personal information
- Right to opt out of "sale" or "sharing" — we do not sell your personal information, but certain sharing of data with advertising partners for personalized ads may constitute a "share" under CCPA. To opt out, use the "Necessary Only" button in our cookie banner or the links in Section 4.
- Right to non-discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, email contact@1gb.icu with "California Privacy Rights Request" in the subject line.
8.3 Other US states
Residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws have similar rights. Contact us to exercise them.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in the relevant jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. We take measures to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses for transfers from the EEA/UK.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites (such as government sites, lender sites, and external resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will provide a more prominent notice (such as on our homepage or via the cookie banner). We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: contact@1gb.icu
Website: https://1gb.icu
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.