Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

At thepcbottleneckcalculator.com, protecting user privacy is a fundamental part of how the platform is designed and operated. This Privacy Policy explains what information is processed when you access the website, how it is used, and what level of control you have over it. The service is built to deliver hardware compatibility analysis without requiring personal identification, and this principle defines the scope of data handling across the site.

No Account Requirement and Data Minimization

The website does not provide account creation, login functionality, or user registration. Visitors can access the bottleneck calculator, select CPU, GPU, and RAM configurations, and receive analysis results without submitting personal data. No system exists for maintaining user profiles, storing calculation history, or linking activity to identifiable individuals. This structure ensures that the platform operates with minimal data dependency while preserving full usability.

Automatically Processed Technical Data

When a user accesses the website, certain technical information is processed through standard internet protocols. This may include browser type, device specifications, pages visited, session duration, and approximate geographic location at a city or country level. This data does not directly identify users and is used strictly for maintaining system stability, improving performance, and analyzing general usage patterns.

Cookies and Consent

Cookies and similar technologies are used to support essential functionality, measure performance, and manage advertising behavior. These technologies may store limited information such as session preferences and interaction signals.

Where required by applicable laws, users are presented with a consent mechanism that allows them to accept or manage the use of cookies, including those related to personalized advertising. Users can also control or disable cookies at any time through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain non-essential features, but does not restrict access to the core calculator tool.

Advertising and Google AdSense

The website uses third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, to support free access to its tools. These services may use cookies, device identifiers, and browsing data to deliver advertisements based on prior interactions with this and other websites. Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to enable ad personalization and measurement.

Third-party vendors, including Google, may collect and process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. Users can manage ad personalization preferences or opt out through Google Ad Settings. For users in regulated regions such as the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or California, advertising practices are aligned with applicable consent and data protection requirements.

Analytics and Measurement

The website uses analytics services such as Google Analytics to evaluate how users interact with the platform. These tools collect aggregated data, including page interactions and session duration, without identifying individual users. The purpose of this processing is to improve site structure, optimize tool accuracy, and maintain technical performance.

Third-Party Data Processing

Certain third-party services used on the website, including advertising, analytics, and security providers, may process data as independent controllers. These services operate under their own privacy policies and data handling practices. The website does not control how these external providers process data beyond their integration within the platform.

Limited Use of Contact Information

If a user contacts the website, the information provided, such as an email address and message content, is used solely to respond to the inquiry. This information is not used for promotional purposes and is not shared with third parties. It is retained only for the duration necessary to handle the request.

Data Retention

Technical and analytical data is retained only for as long as required to maintain operational performance, improve service quality, and meet legal obligations. Since the platform does not support user accounts or persistent identifiers, there is no long-term storage of user-specific behavioral profiles.

User Rights and Legal Compliance

Depending on location, users may have rights under data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights may include access to data, correction, deletion of voluntarily submitted information, and control over advertising preferences. Requests can be submitted through the contact details below and will be handled in accordance with applicable legal standards.

Children’s Information

The website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and no intentional data collection from minors takes place. If such data is identified, it will be removed promptly.

Security Infrastructure

Appropriate safeguards are implemented to protect data during transmission and access. This includes SSL/TLS encryption and infrastructure-level protection through services such as Cloudflare. While these measures reduce risk, absolute security cannot be guaranteed in any online environment.

External Links

The website may include references or links to third-party platforms. These external sites operate independently and maintain separate privacy policies. Responsibility for their data practices lies with their respective operators, and users are encouraged to review those policies before interacting with them.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be revised to reflect updates in legal requirements, technology, or service structure. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised date to maintain transparency.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests:
editor@thepcbottleneckcalculator.com