Privacy Policy

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how NumberSelf ("we," "us," or "our"), accessible at https://numberself.com/, collects, uses, and protects information when you use our Service.

We are committed to being straightforward about our data practices. This policy is written in plain English — not legalese — because we believe you deserve to understand exactly what happens with your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two categories of information:

a) Information you provide voluntarily

When you use the numerology calculator, you enter a name and date of birth. This information is transmitted to our server only to perform the calculation and is not stored, logged to a database, or retained after your session ends.

If you contact us via email, we receive your email address and the content of your message. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry.

b) Information collected automatically

Like most websites, our servers automatically collect standard technical information when you visit, including:

• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Date and time of your visit

This information is collected in aggregate to understand how the Service is used and to improve it. It is not linked to any personally identifiable information.

2. What We Don't Store

We want to be explicit about the data we do not collect or retain:

• No account or registration data — we don't require you to create an account
• No saved readings — your numerology results are generated in real time and not stored on our servers
• No persistent name or DOB records — once your session ends, no record of the name or date of birth you entered is kept
• No payment information — the Service is free; we do not process payments directly
• No sensitive personal data — we do not collect health, financial, religious, or biometric data

3. How We Use Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To provide the Service — computing numerology readings based on input you provide
• To improve the Service — analyzing aggregate usage patterns to enhance content and user experience
• To ensure security — detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
• To communicate with you — responding to messages or inquiries you send us
• To comply with legal obligations — if required by law, court order, or government authority

We do not use your information for automated profiling, behavioral advertising, or any form of algorithmic decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

We use a minimal number of cookies and browser storage technologies:

Essential cookies

These are required for the website to function correctly (e.g., security tokens, session state). They cannot be disabled without breaking the Service.

Session storage

We use your browser's sessionStorage to temporarily hold your numerology result between pages (e.g., so the profile page can display your numbers). This data is automatically cleared when you close the browser tab — it never leaves your device.

Analytics cookies

If we use a third-party analytics service (see Section 5), it may set cookies to track aggregate usage. You can opt out of these via your browser settings or by using a browser extension such as uBlock Origin.

Managing cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of some features. For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

5. Analytics

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand aggregate traffic patterns — including which pages are visited most, how long users spend on the site, and where traffic comes from. This data is collected in aggregate and does not identify individual users.

If you prefer not to be tracked by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We do not use analytics data to target you with advertising or to build individual user profiles.

6. Advertising

The Service may display advertisements served by third-party ad networks (such as Google AdSense). These networks may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. This is commonly called "interest-based advertising" or "behavioral advertising."

You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting:

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out
• Google's Ad Settings

We do not have direct access to the data collected by advertising networks and are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review the privacy policies of any ad network for more information.

7. Third-Party Services

We use a small number of third-party services to operate the website. Each has its own privacy policy:

• Hosting provider — our web host may log standard server access data as described in Section 1(b)
• Content Delivery Network (CDN) — we may use a CDN (such as Cloudflare) to deliver content faster; the CDN provider may process your IP address
• Payment processors — if you choose to support us via Buy Me a Coffee or PayPal, your payment is processed directly by those services under their own privacy policies; we do not receive your payment details

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

If you are between 13 and 18 years of age, please review these Terms with a parent or guardian before using the Service.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

For residents of the European Economic Area (GDPR)

• Right of access — you may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — you may request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — you may request deletion of your personal data
• Right to data portability — you may request your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to object — you may object to certain types of processing

Because we do not store personal data beyond server logs (which are regularly purged), most of these rights are satisfied by default. For any request, contact us at the address in Section 12.

For California residents (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected about them, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at the address below.

For all users

You may opt out of analytics tracking by adjusting your browser settings or using an ad/tracker blocker. You may clear cookies and session storage at any time through your browser.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we hold against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include HTTPS encryption for all data in transit and regular security reviews of our infrastructure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

11. 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 changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice on our website.

12. Contact Us

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

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