Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways when you use our Service. The types of information we collect include:

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you use certain features of our Service, you may choose to provide information to us:

• Contact Information: If you contact us through our contact form or email, you provide your email address and any other information you include in your message.
• Height Measurements: When using our comparison tool, you enter your height. This information is processed locally in your browser and included in shareable URLs if you choose to share your comparison results.
• Feedback and Suggestions: Any feedback, suggestions, or other communications you send to us.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use our Service, we automatically collect certain information:

• Log Information: We collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service, including your IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Service, including device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Information: We collect information about how you use our Service, including the pages you view, the links you click, and the features you use.
• Location Information: We may collect information about your approximate location based on your IP address.

1.3 Information from Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. For more information about the cookies we use, please see Section 5 of this Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and customer service. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.
• Analytics Partners: We use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how users interact with our Service. These services may collect information about your use of our Service and other websites.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our Terms of Use, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person, or as evidence in litigation.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via prominent notice on our Service of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your consent.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Specifically:

• Height Measurements: Height data you enter is processed locally in your browser and is not stored on our servers. If you share a comparison via URL, the height data is included in the URL itself.
• Contact Information: If you contact us, we retain your correspondence for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and maintain records for legal and business purposes.
• Analytics Data: We retain aggregated analytics data for up to 26 months to analyze trends and improve our Service.
• Log Data: Server log data is typically retained for up to 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your use of our Service. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our Service may not function properly.

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

6. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by TallerThan. This Privacy Policy does not apply to any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit.

We may use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): We may use CDNs to deliver content efficiently to users around the world. These services may collect certain technical information as part of their operation.
• Social Media Platforms: If you choose to share content from our Service on social media platforms, those platforms may collect information about your use.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Security measures we implement include:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
• Regular security assessments and updates to our systems
• Limited access to personal information by employees and contractors
• Secure hosting infrastructure with industry-standard protections

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there. By using our Service, you consent to this transfer.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is intended for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• The right to know what personal information is being collected about you
• The right to know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
• The right to say no to the sale of personal information
• The right to access your personal information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including those outlined in Section 7 above.

Our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the specific information concerned and the context in which we collect it. We may process your personal information because we need to perform a contract with you, you have given us consent to do so, the processing is in our legitimate interests, or we need to comply with the law.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days. If you have an unresolved privacy concern that we have not addressed satisfactorily, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.