Distance Calculator

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 09/21/2026

Distance Calculator (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates distance-calculator.us (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

  • Location searches. When you use the calculator, the “From” and “To” locations you enter are processed to generate your result. We do not require an account, and we do not store your searches in a way that identifies you personally.
  • Automatically collected data. Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site. This is typically collected through cookies and analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
  • Cookies. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Site, understand how visitors use it, and — where applicable — to serve relevant advertising. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate and maintain the calculator and Site
  • Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it
  • Detect and prevent technical issues or abuse
  • Display advertising, where applicable

3. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect information independently under their own privacy policies, including:

  • Leaflet & OpenStreetMap — to display route maps. This Site uses Leaflet, an open-source mapping library, with map tiles and geographic data provided by OpenStreetMap. Use of OpenStreetMap’s services is subject to the OpenStreetMap Foundation’s Privacy Policy.
  • Google Analytics — to understand Site traffic and usage patterns.
  • Google AdSense — to display advertising. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

4. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or California, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at Tylorrrnixon@gmail.com.

If you are located in the EEA or UK, our use of cookies for advertising and analytics is subject to your consent, which you can manage via the cookie preferences banner on this Site.

5. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

6. Data Retention & Security

We retain automatically collected data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, and we take reasonable measures to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

8. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach us at Tylorrrnixon@gmail.com.