Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 7, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Speech Time Calculator ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website, speakingtimecalculator.com (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly:

  • Word Count and Speech Text: When you use the calculator, you may enter the number of words in your speech or paste the text of your speech. This information is processed locally in your browser using JavaScript. We do not store this information on our servers.
  • Speaking Speed (WPM): You may adjust the speaking speed (WPM) setting. This setting is also processed locally and is not stored on our servers.
  • Time Input: You may adjust the time input (hours, minutes, seconds). This setting is also processed locally and is not stored on our servers.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically:

  • Usage Data: We use PostHog, a web analytics service, to collect information about how you use the Service. This includes:

    • Pages Visited: Which pages on our site you view.
    • Interactions: How you interact with the calculator (e.g., changing the WPM, pasting text, using presets).
    • Referral Source: How you arrived at our site (e.g., from a search engine, a link on another website). This may include information from UTM parameters in the URL.
    • Session Duration: How long you spend on the site.
    • Events: Specific actions you take on the site (e.g., clicking buttons, using the slider).
    • Device Information: This may include very general, anonymized information about the type of device you are using (e.g., desktop, mobile), but it does not include any personally identifiable information.

  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: PostHog uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) to collect this usage data. See Section 3 ("Cookies and Similar Technologies") for more details.

  • Advertising Data: We display advertisements through Adsterra, a third-party advertising network. Adsterra and its partners may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements. This may include:

    • Browser type and version
    • Operating system
    • Referring URLs
    • Date and time of visits
    • Anonymized IP address
    • Interaction with advertisements

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Maintain the Service: To operate the Speech Time Calculator and ensure it functions correctly.
  • To Improve the Service: We use the usage data collected by PostHog to understand how users interact with the calculator, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features. This data is used in aggregate and is not used to identify individual users.
  • To Analyze Site Traffic: To analyze site traffic and see the traffic sources.
  • To Display Advertisements: We use Adsterra to display advertisements on our website. This helps us keep the Service free for all users.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website. For detailed information about the cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or manage your cookie preferences.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We use the following service providers:
    • PostHog: To collect and analyze usage data. PostHog is contractually obligated to protect your information and to use it only for the purposes we specify. PostHog Privacy Policy.
    • Adsterra: To display advertisements on our website. Adsterra may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Adsterra Privacy Policy.
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request (e.g., a court order, subpoena).
  • To Protect Rights and Property: We may disclose your information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
  • Aggregate/Anonymous Data: We may share aggregated and anonymized data with third parties. This data cannot be used to identify you.

5. Data Security

Although no data transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, we take reasonable measures to protect your information from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

6. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location (particularly if you are in the European Union), you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
  • The Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You have the right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • The Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • The Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • The Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, including processing for direct marketing purposes.
  • The Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information (such as for cookies), you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

You can manage your cookie preferences by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. You can also opt-out of PostHog tracking by following the instructions provided in their privacy policy or using browser extensions designed to block tracking.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@speakingtimecalculator.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the relevant age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@speakingtimecalculator.com