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Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 19, 2026  ·  Applies to https://www.ezgrades.net

Summary: EZ Grades collects minimal personal data (analytics for site improvement, and ad data through Google AdSense only with your consent). We do not sell your data. We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time. This policy explains exactly what we collect, why, your legal rights, and how to exercise them.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: information you provide to us directly, and information collected automatically when you use the site.

Information you provide directly: - Any information you include in messages you send to us via the Contact page

Information collected automatically: - Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs - Device and browser information (browser type, operating system, screen resolution) - IP address (used for approximate geographic location and security purposes only) - Cookies and similar tracking technologies (described in Section 4)

We do not collect your name, postal address, phone number, email address (other than when you contact us), or any financial information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: - Operate and improve the EZ Grades website and its calculators - Analyse site traffic and understand how visitors use the site (analytics) - Display relevant advertising through Google AdSense (only with your consent) - Respond to your questions or feedback submitted via the Contact page - Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity

Legal bases for processing (GDPR Article 6):

Processing ActivityLegal Basis
Serving the website and calculatorsLegitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f))
Analytics cookiesConsent (Article 6(1)(a))
Advertising cookies (AdSense)Consent (Article 6(1)(a))
Responding to contact enquiriesLegitimate interest / contract (Article 6(1)(b)(f))
Security and fraud preventionLegitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f))

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that has legal or similarly significant effects on you.

3. Advertising & Third-Party Services

Google AdSense EZ Grades may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Google Analytics We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Third-party links Our articles may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

4. Cookies & Consent Management

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. Under the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

Cookie categories we use:

Cookie TypePurposeLegal BasisDuration
Strictly NecessaryRequired for the site to function (e.g., consent preferences)Legitimate interestSession / 180 days
AnalyticsTrack page views and usage patterns (Google Analytics)ConsentUp to 2 years
AdvertisingServe and measure ads (Google AdSense)ConsentUp to 2 years
FunctionalRemember display preferencesConsentUp to 1 year

Managing your consent: When you first visit EZ Grades, a cookie consent banner will appear at the bottom of the screen. You can: - Accept All — allow all cookie categories - Reject Non-Essential — allow only strictly necessary cookies - Manage Preferences — choose individual cookie categories

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by using the Manage cookie preferences button below, clearing your browser's local storage for ezgrades.net, or contacting us at privacy@ezgrades.net.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when cookies are set. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the site.

Change or withdraw your optional Analytics and AdSense consent at any time.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations: - Analytics data is retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default) - Server logs are retained for up to 90 days - Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months - Cookie consent records are retained for 180 days

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at the email address in Section 10.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and equivalent national laws:

Your rights:

RightDescriptionHow to Exercise
Right of Access (Art. 15)Request a copy of all personal data we hold about youEmail privacy@ezgrades.net
Right to Rectification (Art. 16)Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete dataEmail privacy@ezgrades.net
Right to Erasure (Art. 17)Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)Email privacy@ezgrades.net
Right to Restriction (Art. 18)Request that we restrict processing of your dataEmail privacy@ezgrades.net
Right to Data Portability (Art. 20)Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable formatEmail privacy@ezgrades.net
Right to Object (Art. 21)Object to processing based on legitimate interestEmail privacy@ezgrades.net
Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3))Withdraw consent for analytics or advertising cookies at any timeUse the cookie banner or email us
Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77)Complain to your national data protection authoritySee your national DPA

Response time: We will respond to all rights requests within 30 days of receipt. In complex cases, we may extend this by a further 60 days and will notify you accordingly.

Supervisory authorities: If you are unhappy with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority. A list of EEA supervisory authorities is available at edpb.europa.eu. UK residents may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

7. International Data Transfers

EZ Grades is operated from outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When you use our site, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA, including the United States.

Where such transfers occur, we rely on the following safeguards: - Google services (Analytics, AdSense): Google LLC participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and provides Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as a transfer mechanism. See Google's Privacy Policy for details. - Formspree (contact form): Contact form submissions are processed by Formspree, Inc. in the United States. See Formspree's Privacy Policy for details.

By using EZ Grades and accepting our cookie policy, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred internationally as described above.

8. Children's Privacy

EZ Grades is designed to be useful to students of all ages, including minors. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@ezgrades.net and we will promptly delete that information.

Our contact form includes a reminder that users under 13 should have parental permission before submitting personal information.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include: - HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers - Access controls limiting who can access personal data - Regular review of our data collection and storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of EZ Grades after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@ezgrades.net Website: https://www.ezgrades.net

We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days.

Questions about this policy? privacy@ezgrades.net

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