Overview
Ballistics Board (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the Ballistics Board website. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and a securely hashed password. We use this information to identify your account and provide account-related functionality (password resets, notifications you opt into).
User-Generated Content
When you use Ballistics Board, we store data you create: saved favorites, custom load configurations, and comparison selections. This data is associated with your account and is not shared publicly.
Automatically Collected Data
We may collect standard web analytics data including pages visited, browser type, and general geographic region. We do not collect precise location data or build advertising profiles.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain your account and saved data
- To improve the application based on usage patterns
- To respond to support requests
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies & Tracking
Ballistics Board uses cookies for essential functionality:
- Session cookies — required to keep you signed in and maintain your session
- Preference cookies — store your theme selection (light/dark mode)
We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand aggregate usage. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Resend — for transactional email delivery (account verification, password resets, and optional newsletters). Resend processes your email address solely to deliver messages on our behalf.
Each third-party service is governed by its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them.
Data Retention & Deletion
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your account and all associated data (favorites, custom loads) within 30 days.
To request deletion, contact us at the address below.
Data Security
We use industry-standard security practices to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure database access, and securely hashed passwords (bcrypt).
Children's Privacy
Ballistics Board is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of Ballistics Board after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? Reach out to us through the contact information on our About page.