Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

LoupeLab (loupelab.com) is operated by Dcipher LLC. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

LoupeLab does not require user accounts, registration, or login to use any of its features. We collect the following information:

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address - Used for rate limiting, scrape detection, and security purposes. IP addresses are stored temporarily in server memory and are not persisted to a database.
• User agent string - Your browser and device information, used for security monitoring.
• Pages visited and request timestamps - Used to detect automated scraping and protect the service.

Information We Do Not Collect

• We do not collect names, email addresses, or personal identifiers
• We do not require account creation or login
• We do not store personal data in our database
• Our interactive tools (accuracy tracker, service calculator, etc.) process data entirely in your browser and do not transmit any information to our servers

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

LoupeLab uses cookies and similar tracking technologies in the following ways:

Essential Cookies

We may use essential cookies to maintain basic website functionality, such as session management and security. These cookies are necessary for the website to operate and cannot be disabled.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

LoupeLab displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Google and its advertising partners use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Serve ads based on your prior visits to LoupeLab and other websites
• Measure the effectiveness of advertisements
• Personalize advertising content based on your interests and browsing behavior
• Limit the number of times you see a particular ad
• Detect and prevent click fraud

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to LoupeLab and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to Google AdSense, other third-party advertising networks that partner with Google may place cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies and collected data. LoupeLab does not control these third-party cookies.

4. How We Use Information

The limited information we collect is used for:

• Security and abuse prevention - Detecting and blocking automated scraping, denial-of-service attacks, and other abusive behavior
• Rate limiting - Enforcing fair usage limits on API endpoints to ensure the service remains available to all users
• Advertising - Displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdSense to support the free operation of the website

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Information may be shared in the following limited circumstances:

• Google AdSense - Advertising data is shared with Google and its advertising partners as described in Section 3
• Hosting providers - Our website is hosted on Vercel. Vercel may collect standard server logs including IP addresses as part of their infrastructure services
• Legal requirements - We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or legal process

6. Data Retention

IP addresses and request data used for rate limiting and scrape detection are stored temporarily in server memory and are automatically cleared when server instances restart. This data is not written to any persistent database. Advertising cookies set by Google AdSense and third-party networks are subject to their respective retention policies.

7. Your Rights and Choices

• Cookie management - You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of advertisements but will not affect the core functionality of LoupeLab tools and content.
• Ad personalization - You can opt out of personalized ads through Google Ads Settings.
• Do Not Track - LoupeLab does not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals. However, you may use the opt-out links above to manage your advertising preferences.

8. Children's Privacy

LoupeLab is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us and we will take steps to remove that information.

9. International Users

LoupeLab is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using LoupeLab, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Policy

Dcipher LLC reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of LoupeLab after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact Dcipher LLC at dcipher.dev.