Beam Calc – Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 27, 2025

Last updated: September 27, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use Beam Calc.

1) What the App does

Beam Calc is a structural engineering tool to model beams, supports, and loads, and to view Shear Force (SFD), Bending Moment (BMD), Rotation (θ), Deflection (v), and influence lines. The App also displays ads.

2) Information we collect

We do not require an account and we do not ask you to submit personal information.

Device and app information (automatic): When ads are shown, the advertising SDK (Google Mobile Ads SDK/AdMob) may collect device information such as the Advertising ID (AAID), IP address, app version, and device/OS details. Coarse location may be inferred by the network. We do not receive your precise location.
Usage information (ads): AdMob may collect information related to ad requests and performance (e.g., impressions, clicks) to deliver, limit, and measure ads.

3) How we use information

Advertising and measurement: To display ads, limit ad frequency, combat fraud/abuse, and measure ad performance.

We use Google Mobile Ads SDK (AdMob) to serve ads. AdMob and its partners may process data as described in their policies:

Google AdMob and advertising: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543
How Google uses data: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

Data processed by AdMob may be shared with advertising partners for ad delivery and measurement, fraud prevention, and compliance.

Where required by law (e.g., EEA/UK), we or our ad partners may rely on user consent for personalized ads. The App may present a consent form (e.g., Google’s User Messaging Platform) to obtain or manage consent for ad personalization. If you do not consent to personalized ads, you may still see non‑personalized ads.

6) Your choices

Reset or limit ad personalization: You can reset your advertising ID or opt out of ad personalization in device settings.
Android: Settings → Google → Ads (or Settings → Privacy → Ads on newer versions)
Google Ads Settings (web): https://adssettings.google.com
Uninstall: You can stop all collection by uninstalling the App.

7) Data retention

We do not store personal data on our servers. Ad‑related data is retained by AdMob and its partners per their retention policies.

8) Children’s privacy

This App is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

9) Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information processed by the App. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

10) International transfers

Ad networks may process data on servers located in multiple countries. See Google’s policies for details on processing and transfers.

11) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted. The “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

12) Contact us

If you have questions or requests regarding privacy, contact:

[Publisher/Developer Name]

[Contact Email/URL]

Permissions we use

android.permission.INTERNET and android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: To load ads and check connectivity.
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID: To access the Advertising ID for ads delivery and measurement on Android 13+.

Hosting suggestions

Preferred: Your own domain (HTTPS), GitHub Pages, Google Sites (public), Netlify, or Vercel.
Acceptable: Google Docs (set “Anyone with the link → Viewer”), Telegraph (public).

Ensure the URL opens directly in a browser without login or download prompts.