Privacy Policy

Welcome to FLAMES — The Relationship Destiny Calculator ("the Site," "we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains clearly and transparently what information we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and your rights with respect to that data. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

FLAMES is a free, browser-based entertainment tool that calculates relationship compatibility using the classic pen-and-paper FLAMES algorithm. The Site is operated for fun and educational purposes. We do not sell products, manage user accounts, or require registration of any kind.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

FLAMES is built as a fully client-side application. This means:

• The names you enter into the calculator are processed entirely within your browser and are never transmitted to our servers.
• We do not store, log, or retain any name inputs, calculation results, or personally identifiable information (PII) entered by users.
• We do not require account creation, login, email addresses, or any registration form.
• We do not use any proprietary server-side analytics that track individual users.

3. Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, our servers and third-party partners may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the Site. This may include:

• Your device type, operating system, and browser version
• Your general geographic region (e.g., country or city, derived from IP address)
• Pages visited and time spent on the Site
• Referring URLs (the site you came from before visiting ours)
• Device screen resolution and language preferences

This information is collected in aggregate and is used solely for site improvement and to support the delivery of advertising through Google AdSense (described in detail below). This data does not personally identify you.

4. Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC. To serve relevant ads, Google uses cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Specifically, Google and its advertising partners may:

• Use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other websites you have visited on the Internet.
• Collect data about your interests and browsing behavior to serve personalized advertisements.
• Use device identifiers and IP addresses to measure ad performance and prevent fraud.

Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. We have no direct control over the data collected by Google AdSense, and we encourage you to review Google's policies for full details.

5. Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

You have choices regarding personalized advertising:

• Google Ads Settings: You can opt out of personalized ads served by Google by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt out via the NAI opt-out page.
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Visit aboutads.info to manage your preferences.
• Browser Settings: Most modern browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will see no ads — you may still see generic, non-personalized ads.

6. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies on the Site:

• Advertising Cookies: Set by Google AdSense to serve and measure relevant advertisements. These are third-party cookies and are subject to Google's policies.
• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies used for normal website functionality. These expire when you close your browser.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience with advertisements on this Site but will not affect the FLAMES calculator functionality itself.

7. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites (for example, links within this Privacy Policy to Google's opt-out tools). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit via a link from our Site.

Third-party services used on this Site include:

• Google AdSense — Advertising (Google LLC, Privacy Policy)
• Google Fonts — Typography (Google LLC, served from Google's CDN)
• Tailwind CSS CDN — Styling framework (loaded from a CDN)

8. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

The FLAMES calculator is designed for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. Since our calculator is entirely client-side and does not collect any data from users, there is no user data to retain for any age group.

However, as a precaution, if you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal information to us in any way, please contact us at the address provided at the end of this policy and we will promptly address your concerns.

9. Data Security

Since the FLAMES Site does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data on its own servers, the risk of a data breach on our end is minimal. The names entered into the calculator never leave your browser. Any data handled by third-party services (such as Google AdSense) is governed by those parties' own security practices and policies.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Since we do not collect, sell, or share personal information as part of our core Site functionality, most CCPA provisions do not directly apply. However, Google AdSense, as a third-party service, may collect data subject to CCPA regulations. For more information on how Google handles California residents' data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we use. 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 to stay informed about how we protect your privacy. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the way we handle data, please feel free to reach out. While our Site does not collect personal data, we are happy to answer any questions you may have about our practices or the third-party services we use.

You can contact us by visiting the About page on our Site for more information.