How we handle your data, simply explained
DimensionGuide.com collects minimal personal information while providing measurement references and visual comparisons. We store your measurement preferences (imperial/metric) using cookies, track anonymized user behavior for site improvement, and employ standard web analytics. Under GDPR and CCPA, you have comprehensive rights over your data including access, deletion, and opt-out options. We prioritize data security, do not sell your information, and make this policy easy to understand so you can confidently use our measurement reference tools.
What information we collect
We collect information in two main ways: directly from your interactions and automatically through technology.
Information you provide
As a measurement reference website, we collect very little information directly from you:
- Measurement preferences: When you select imperial or metric units, we save this choice to improve your future visits
- Feedback information: If you contact us via email or feedback forms, we receive the information you provide, including your email address and message content
Information collected automatically
When you visit DimensionGuide.com, certain information is automatically collected:
- Usage data: Which measurement references you view, how long you spend on pages, and navigation patterns
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
- Location information: General geographic region (country/city level) determined from your IP address
- Referral information: How you found our website (search engine, link from another site)
Cookies and similar technologies
Our site uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) to improve your experience:
- Essential cookies: Remember your measurement preferences (imperial vs. metric) and enable basic site functionality
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site, which measurement references are most popular, and how we can improve
- Performance cookies: Track site performance and identify technical issues
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect how some parts of our site work.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Personalize your experience: Display measurements in your preferred units (imperial or metric)
- Improve our website: Analyze which measurement references are most useful to visitors and optimize our content
- Enhance functionality: Ensure our comparison tools and visual references work effectively across all devices
- Maintain security: Protect our website from fraudulent activity and ensure stable operation
- Analyze performance: Understand how users interact with our measurement tools to make them more helpful
We do not use your information for:
- Selling to third parties
- Creating individual user profiles
- Targeted advertising based on your browsing behavior
How we share your information
DimensionGuide.com shares information with a limited number of third parties:
Service providers
We work with service providers who help us operate our website:
- Analytics providers: We use Google Analytics to understand website usage patterns. Google processes this data according to their privacy policy.
- Hosting services: Our website hosting provider has access to server logs as needed for security and performance.
These service providers are bound by data processing agreements that restrict how they can use your information.
Legal requirements
We may disclose information when legally required:
- In response to valid legal process (court orders, subpoenas)
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- To enforce our terms of service
Business transfers
If DimensionGuide.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via a prominent notice on our website if this occurs.
Your privacy rights and choices
Controlling your information
You have several ways to control your information on DimensionGuide.com:
- Measurement preferences: You can change your preferred units (imperial/metric) at any time
- Browser settings: You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings
- Do Not Track: We honor Do Not Track signals from browsers
Your legal rights
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information:
For users in the European Economic Area (GDPR rights):
- Right to access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate information
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your information (the “right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing: Limit how we use your information
- Right to data portability: Receive your information in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object: Object to our processing of your information
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw any consent you’ve previously given
For California residents (CCPA rights):
- Right to know: Learn what personal information we collect, use, share, or sell
- Right to delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected
- Right to opt-out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information (note that we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination: Receive equal service and pricing even if you exercise your privacy rights
How to exercise your rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or the timeframe required by applicable law).
Data security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- Secure data storage: Information is stored on secure servers with restricted access
- Regular security reviews: We conduct periodic reviews of our security practices
- Limited access: Only authorized personnel can access analytics data
- Data minimization: We collect only what’s necessary for our website’s functionality
While we take steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s privacy
DimensionGuide.com is a general audience website not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
If you believe we might have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected].
International data transfers
DimensionGuide.com is operated from the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our servers are located.
By using DimensionGuide.com, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules. For transfers from the EEA to countries deemed inadequate by the European Commission, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. If we make material changes, we will:
- Post the updated policy on our website
- Update the “effective date” at the top of this policy
- Provide notice on our website homepage or by email (for significant changes)
We encourage you to review our privacy policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices.
How to contact us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 826 South Lake Boulevard, Mahopac, NY 10541
Contact form: Available at dimensionguide.com/contact
Effective date: May 16, 2025
Last updated: May 16, 2025