1. Information We Collect

EstimateIt is designed to minimize data collection while providing real-time estimation functionality:

• Display Names: User-provided names for identification within estimation sessions
• Voting Data: Estimation votes and session participation (temporarily stored)
• Session Data: Room IDs and voting status (automatically deleted after 48 hours)
• Local Storage: Display name preferences stored locally in your browser

2. How We Use Information

• Enable real-time collaboration in estimation sessions
• Maintain session state and voting progress
• Improve service performance and user experience
• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

3. Data Storage and Security

• Firebase Realtime Database: Session data stored securely with Google Firebase
• Automatic Cleanup: All room data automatically deleted after 48 hours
• No Personal Information: We do not collect email addresses, phone numbers, or other personal identifiers
• Browser Storage: Display name preferences stored locally on your device

4. Third-Party Services

EstimateIt uses the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase: Real-time database and hosting infrastructure
• Google AdSense: Advertisement serving and revenue generation
• Cloudflare: Content delivery and security services

These services may collect additional data as described in their respective privacy policies.

5. Cookies and Tracking

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality and session management
• Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous usage data and improve our service
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements

6. Analytics and Data Collection

We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous usage data, including:

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Session duration and user engagement
• Device and browser information
• Geographic location (country/region level)

This data is used to:

• Improve website performance and user experience
• Understand how users interact with our service
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Make informed decisions about feature development

Google Analytics 4 data is stored for 26 months and is automatically deleted after this period. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

• Using our cookie consent banner to select "Essential Only"
• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Using private/incognito browsing mode

7. Your Rights

• Clear your display name from local storage at any time
• Leave estimation sessions to remove your participation data
• Use browser settings to control cookies and tracking
• Contact us with privacy concerns or questions

8. Children's Privacy

EstimateIt is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us:

• Contact Form: It is available here
• Business Name: EstimateIt
• Response Time: We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days
• Data Rights: You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data

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