Privacy Policy

Introduction

BottleneckPC ("we," "us," or "our") is operated by Softseer LLC. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit bottleneckpc.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We do not require account creation and do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers through normal Site usage. The information we collect includes:

• Hardware detection data: When you use our bottleneck calculator, the Site may use WebGL to detect your GPU and CPU information. This data is processed locally in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.
• Usage analytics: We collect standard web analytics data including pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (country/region level). This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify individual users.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies for essential site functionality and analytics. See the "Cookies" section below for details.

How We Use Information

We use the information collected to:

• Provide and improve our bottleneck calculator and PC building tools
• Understand how visitors use the Site to improve content and user experience
• Monitor and analyze usage trends and site performance
• Display relevant product recommendations and pricing information

Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting anonymous usage data.
• Advertising cookies: In the future, we may use advertising services such as Google AdSense, which use cookies to serve relevant ads. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective service's privacy policies.

Consent first: Analytics and advertising cookies are not set until you accept them in our cookie banner. If you decline, Google Analytics runs in a cookieless mode that stores no identifiers on your device, and no advertising cookies are set. You can change your choice at any time using the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer. We also honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signal as an opt-out. Affiliate retailers (such as Amazon and Rakuten/Newegg) may set their own cookies when you click a product link to their sites, governed by their privacy policies.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (California)

We do not sell personal information for money. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the use of third-party analytics, advertising, and affiliate tracking identifiers may be considered "sharing" of personal information. California residents can opt out of this sharing:

• Click "Cookie Preferences" in the footer and choose Decline - this prevents analytics and advertising identifiers from being set on your device.
• Enable the Global Privacy Control signal in your browser or browser extension - we treat it as a valid opt-out automatically.
• Email us at bottleneckpc@softseer.com with any privacy request, including requests to know or delete.

We do not knowingly collect or share personal information of consumers under 16 years of age.

Third-Party Services

We use or may use the following third-party services:

• Google AdSense: We may display advertisements served by Google. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
• Affiliate partners: We may participate in affiliate programs with various online retailers. When you click affiliate links and make purchases, these partners may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. See our Affiliate Disclosure for more details.
• Vercel: Our Site is hosted on Vercel, which may collect standard server logs including IP addresses. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. We may share aggregated, non-identifying information for analytics purposes. Information may be disclosed if required by law or to protect our rights.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information transmitted through the Site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Disable cookies through your browser settings
• Opt out of personalized advertising through the links provided above
• Contact us at bottleneckpc@softseer.com with questions about your data

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at bottleneckpc@softseer.com and we will take steps to remove such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: bottleneckpc@softseer.com

Softseer LLC, operating as BottleneckPC