PrintSizeGuide

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 13, 2026

PrintSizeGuide.com ("we," "our," or "the site") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.

By using PrintSizeGuide.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

If you contact us by email at contact@printsizeguide.com, we receive your email address and the contents of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any mailing list or share it with third parties.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit PrintSizeGuide.com, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:

  • Usage data — Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and general navigation patterns. This data is collected through Google Analytics and is used to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
  • Device and browser data — Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and language preference. This is standard data transmitted by your browser with every web request.
  • IP address — Your IP address is collected by our hosting provider and analytics services. Google Analytics anonymizes IP addresses before storage.

We do not collect names, physical addresses, phone numbers, or financial information through the site.

Interactive Tools

Our tools (DPI Calculator, Unit Converter, Print Cost Calculator) process all data entirely in your browser. No image files, dimensions, or calculation inputs are sent to our servers or any third party. Your inputs remain on your device.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

PrintSizeGuide.com uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the site to function properly, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., unit system selection in our tools). These cookies do not collect personal information.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand site traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized usage data. This data helps us identify which content is most useful and where improvements are needed.

Google Analytics may collect:

  • Pages you visit on our site
  • Time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our site (search engine, direct link, referral)
  • General geographic region (country/city level, derived from anonymized IP)
  • Device type and browser

Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information through our implementation. We have enabled IP anonymization.

For more information about how Google processes data, see Google's Privacy Policy and How Google Uses Data When You Use Our Partners' Sites.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising Cookies

We display advertisements on some pages through third-party advertising networks, which may include Google AdSense and other programmatic advertising partners. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Serve ads relevant to your interests based on your browsing activity across the web
  • Limit the number of times you see a particular ad
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

These advertising partners may collect information about your visits to this site and other websites. This information is used to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you.

For more information about interest-based advertising and your opt-out options:

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close the browser

Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some features on this site and other websites you visit.

Third-Party Links

PrintSizeGuide.com contains links to external websites, including:

  • Affiliate links to printing services, retailers, and product pages (such as Amazon, Shutterfly, and others). These links are clearly identified or disclosed on the relevant pages and in our About page.
  • Reference links to standards organizations, government websites, and other informational resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit through our links.

Affiliate Partnerships

Some links on PrintSizeGuide.com are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, the retailer may share certain transaction information with us (such as the fact that a purchase was made and the commission amount). We do not receive your name, payment details, or shipping address through affiliate programs.

Data Retention

  • Analytics data is retained by Google Analytics for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted.
  • Contact emails are retained only as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry, then deleted.
  • Server logs maintained by our hosting provider are retained for a maximum of 30 days.

Your Rights Under GDPR (European Economic Area Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of access — You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification — You can request that we correct inaccurate data.
  • Right to erasure — You can request that we delete your personal data.
  • Right to restriction — You can request that we restrict the processing of your data.
  • Right to data portability — You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object — You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
  • Right to withdraw consent — Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@printsizeguide.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Our legal basis for processing personal data is:

  • Legitimate interest — For analytics data, our legitimate interest is to understand how visitors use the site in order to improve it.
  • Consent — For advertising cookies, consent is obtained through the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit.

Your Rights Under CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with the following rights:

  • Right to know — You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect.
  • Right to delete — You can request deletion of your personal information.
  • Right to opt out — You can opt out of the sale of your personal information. PrintSizeGuide.com does not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.
  • Right to non-discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@printsizeguide.com.

Children's Privacy

PrintSizeGuide.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at contact@printsizeguide.com and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. 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.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

Email: contact@printsizeguide.com