Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 13, 2026 • Effective Date: September 13, 2026

1. Introduction & Overview

Welcome to Fasteners Standards (accessible from https://fastenersstandards.com). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and the choices you have concerning your data when utilizing our engineering calculators, thread libraries, SolidWorks CAD suites, and technical references.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways to deliver and improve our technical tools:

  • Log Files & Technical Usage Data: Like most web platforms, our servers automatically record standard access log data when you browse our site. This includes IP addresses, browser types, Internet Service Provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, operating system details, timestamps, and on-page interaction clicks. This data is not linked to any personally identifying information and is used exclusively for systems administration, diagnostic analysis, and performance optimization.
  • Account Information (Optional): If you choose to sign in (such as via Google Authentication) to access personalized features or track CAD preferences, we receive basic authentication tokens, email address, and display name as authorized through your Google profile.
  • Tool Inputs: Calculations performed on our interactive thread profile tools are processed locally in your client browser or securely handled on our infrastructure. We do not store or claim ownership of proprietary mechanical part dimensions entered into our tools.

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

Fasteners Standards works with third-party vendors, including Google AdSense, to serve advertisements when you visit our website.

  • DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick DART cookie, to serve ads to users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.
  • Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising: Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie for personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.
  • Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for interest-based advertising by visiting AboutAds.info or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out Platform.

4. Cookies & Web Beacons

Fasteners Standards uses essential cookies to remember user preferences (such as light/dark mode settings and preferred units of measurement: Metric mm vs. Imperial inches). Third-party advertising partners and analytics tools may also use cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons to measure campaign efficacy or customize advertising content. Fasteners Standards has no access to or control over cookies used by third-party advertisers.

5. GDPR Data Protection Rights (EU Residents)

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

  • The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
  • The right of rectification if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • The right to object to or restrict our processing of your personal data.
  • The right to data portability.
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time.

6. CCPA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California consumers have the right to request:

  • Categories and specific pieces of personal data collected about them.
  • Deletion of personal data collected about them.
  • That a business does not sell their personal data. (Fasteners Standards does not sell personal user information.)

7. Children's Information

Fasteners Standards is a professional technical and engineering resource. We do not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us immediately and we will promptly remove such records from our systems.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: fastenersstandards@gmail.com
Website: https://fastenersstandards.com/contact