Datenschutzerklärung – HeightTools

Last updated: September 22, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how HeightTools (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses and protects information when you visit or use our website www.heighttools.com and any related services we operate. Your privacy is extremely important to us and we are committed to being transparent about our practices. By using our site, you agree to the terms described below.

1. Information We Collect

While using HeightTools, we may collect the following categories of information to improve our service and ensure proper functionality:

a. Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on each page, clicks on links or buttons, and the date and time of your visit. This data helps us understand how visitors use our tools and guides us in enhancing user experience.

b. Device and Technical Data

Your browser automatically provides us with technical details such as browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution and language settings. This data allows us to optimize our site for different devices and browsers.

c. IP Address and Location

We may log your IP address and derive a rough, non-specific location (such as city or region). This information is used only for security monitoring, fraud prevention and aggregated analytics.

d. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember preferences, analyze site traffic and deliver relevant advertising. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly without them.

2. How We Use Your Information

The data we collect is used exclusively to:

Provide and maintain the core functions of our height comparison, calculator and converter tools
Improve website performance and optimize your browsing experience
Analyze usage trends to understand which features are most valuable to our users
Display relevant advertisements to help fund the maintenance of our free tools
Detect and prevent fraudulent activity or technical issues
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

We never sell or rent personal information to third parties.

3. Information Collection and Use Principles

We only collect information when it is genuinely necessary to provide a service or to maintain the security and functionality of our website. Collection is carried out by fair and lawful means, with your knowledge and consent whenever applicable. We clearly explain why information is requested and how it will be used.

You are always free to refuse the use of cookies or the sharing of certain data, understanding that some services may not function as intended if you do so.

4. Data Retention and Security

We retain collected data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

To safeguard your information, we use commercially reasonable security measures such as encryption in transit (HTTPS) and restricted server access. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access.

5. Data Sharing

We do not share personally identifiable information publicly or with third parties except in the following limited situations:

When required by law, court order or governmental request
To protect our rights, property or safety, or the rights, property or safety of others
With trusted service providers who assist in website hosting, analytics or advertising, provided they are bound by confidentiality agreements and use the data only to perform their assigned tasks

Any third-party services we use, such as Google AdSense or analytics providers, are governed by their own privacy policies.

6. Advertising, Google AdSense and Analytics

a. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to serve advertising across our website. Google uses the DoubleClick cookie and similar technologies to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and to limit the number of times the same ad appears. These cookies anonymously track your interests to show you content-related advertisements.
For more information, please visit the official Google AdSense Privacy FAQs.

b. Why We Use Advertising

Advertising revenue covers the operational costs of HeightTools and funds the development of new features. The behavioral advertising cookies used on this site are designed to ensure you receive the most relevant ads possible, anonymously tracking interests without collecting personally identifying details.

c. Affiliate Tracking

Several partners advertise on our behalf. Affiliate tracking cookies simply allow us to determine if users have accessed the site via a partner’s link. This helps us credit the partner correctly and enable applicable promotions. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.

d. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time spent on the site and the general location of visitors. This information is aggregated and does not personally identify you. Google Analytics may use cookies to analyze trends and track user behavior.
You can learn more about Google’s data practices in the Google Analytics Privacy Policy.
If you wish, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

You may disable advertising or analytics cookies through your browser settings or by using Google’s Ads Settings page.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Ask us to delete your personal data where legally permissible
Restriction: Request limitations on how we process your information
Objection: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing
Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We may require verification of your identity before fulfilling requests.

8. External Links

HeightTools may contain links to external websites not operated by us. Please be aware that we have no control over the content or privacy practices of these external sites and cannot accept responsibility for their policies. We recommend you review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

9. User Commitment

By using HeightTools, you agree to:

Refrain from engaging in illegal activities or actions contrary to public order and good faith
Avoid distributing content that is discriminatory, hateful, violent or violates human rights
Not attempt to damage the physical (hardware) or logical (software) systems of HeightTools, its providers or third parties
Not introduce or spread computer viruses, malware or any other harmful code

10. Policy Acceptance

Your continued use of our site will be considered acceptance of our practices around privacy and personal data. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue using HeightTools.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations, technology or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be highlighted within the website where appropriate.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to inquiries within a reasonable timeframe and work diligently to address any concerns regarding your privacy.

By continuing to use HeightTools, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with it.