Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

RSJ.info ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://rsj.info (the "Site").

Reading this policy or continuing to browse does not grant analytics consent. Optional Google Analytics is off until you allow it in the footer. Advertising choices are managed separately through Google's consent service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Site delivery and optional analytics

Our hosting provider processes information needed to deliver the site, such as the requested URL and your IP address. If you allow Google Analytics, it also measures page visits, traffic sources, approximate location and device information. We do not load our Analytics tag before that choice.

2.2 Information You Provide

Our Site does not require registration or accounts. If you email us, we receive your email address and the information included in your message so we can respond.

2.3 Calculator Data

When you use our interactive RSJ beam calculators, all calculations are performed locally in your browser. We do not collect, store, or transmit the values you enter into calculators.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information we receive, including analytics when allowed, for:

• Analytics: Understanding how visitors use our Site to improve content and user experience
• Performance: Monitoring and analyzing Site performance and technical issues
• Security: Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity or security incidents
• Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable laws and regulations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

4.2 Cookies and saved choices

With your permission, Google Analytics uses first-party cookies such as _ga and _ga_*. Their expiry depends on Google's configuration and browser controls. Our local-storage entry rsj-analytics-consent-v1 remembers your choice until you change it or clear site data. Google's consent service separately manages advertising choices and related storage.

4.3 Managing cookies

Use Analytics settings in the footer to allow or decline analytics. Declining disables our Analytics tag and clears its accessible first-party cookies. Use Google's privacy and cookie settings link, where available, to manage advertising choices. You can also clear site data in your browser. Calculators and articles work without optional analytics cookies.

5. Google Analytics

If you allow analytics, we load Google Analytics, provided by Google LLC, to measure how visitors use the Site. We disable Google signals and advertising personalisation in our Analytics configuration. Calculator input values are not sent by our calculator code.

Information Collected by Google Analytics:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Traffic sources (where you came from)
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Device and browser information
• User interactions with site elements

Data Retention:

Declining analytics stops future collection by our tag; it does not remove previously collected data. For questions or requests concerning that data, contact us using the details below.

Opt-Out:

You can decline in Analytics settings. Google also provides the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .

For more information on how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy Policy .

6. Third-Party Services

Our Site may contain links to external websites, including:

• Supplier websites mentioned in articles
• Social media platforms
• External resources and references
• Building regulation authorities

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect:

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted to/from our Site is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Limited Data Collection: We only collect data necessary for analytics and site improvement
• No Sensitive Data: We do not collect payment information, passwords, or other sensitive personal data
• Secure Hosting: Our Site is hosted on secure infrastructure with regular security updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data

Contact us to make a request about your personal data. You can also withdraw optional analytics consent in the footer and manage advertising choices through Google's privacy and cookie settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK, including the United States (where Google Analytics servers are located). These countries may have different data protection laws than the UK.

We ensure that such transfers comply with UK GDPR requirements through appropriate safeguards, including Google's participation in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

We will ask for consent where a change requires a new choice. Continuing to browse does not grant optional analytics consent.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days as required by UK GDPR.