Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to bypraba.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the Civil Engineering Encyclopedia, a resource providing calculators, IS code references, glossaries, and engineering formulas.

This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our service and the choices you have associated with that data.

2. Information We Collect

A. Non-Personal Data (Automatic Collection)

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and referring websites.
• Location Data: General location (country/city) derived from IP address for analytics.

This data is collected solely to improve website performance, understand user behavior, and ensure security. It does not personally identify you.

B. Personal Data You Provide

Currently, bypraba.com does not require user registration. However, if you contact us via email or use a contact form, you may voluntarily provide:

• Name
• Email Address
• Message Content

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain our website and calculators.
• To analyze usage trends and improve content relevance (e.g., adding popular tools).
• To detect and prevent technical issues or malicious activities.
• To respond to your inquiries or support requests (if contacted).
• To display relevant advertising (if applicable) to support free access.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information.

Types of Cookies Used:

• Necessary Cookies: Essential for the site to function correctly.
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid) help us understand how visitors interact with the site.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your search queries or calculator inputs (stored locally in your browser) to enhance UX.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some parts of the site (like session-based calculators) may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Services

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service ("Service Providers"), to provide the Service on our behalf, or to assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to monitor website traffic. You can opt-out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Hosting: Our site is hosted on secure servers. We do not share your data with hosting providers beyond what is necessary for operations.
• Advertising: If ads are displayed, third-party ad servers may use cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing history.

6. Data Security

The security of your data is important to us. We use industry-standard practices (SSL/TLS encryption, firewalls, and secure server configurations) to protect your information.

Note: No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is designed for professionals, students, and educators. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: