Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 6, 2026 • Last Updated: November 2026
1. Introduction & Commitment to Privacy
At raftercalc.theotherway.biz, accessible from https://raftercalc.theotherway.biz (operated by The Other Way), we prioritize the privacy and digital sovereignty of our visitors. This Privacy Policy details the types of information gathered, logged, and processed when using our roof rafter, pitch, and bird's mouth calculation utilities.
2. Client-Side Calculation Processing
Our core application functions exclusively as a client-side utility operating in your web browser. When you input measurements (such as building spans, pitches, ridge deductions, rafter stock sizes, and overhang projections), all calculations are performed locally via JavaScript on your device:
- We do not transmit your dimensional inputs or structural plans to external databases.
- We do not store or sell your project dimensions.
- No account registration, login credentials, or personal profiles are required to use any of our calculator tools.
3. Log Files & Web Hosting Analytics
Standard web servers automatically log visitor interaction requests for operational health and network maintenance. These server access logs may include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser user agent strings, Internet Service Provider (ISP) references, timestamp headers, referring/exit URLs, and platform types. This technical telemetry is unlinked to personally identifiable information and is used exclusively for systems administration, bot mitigation, and server performance monitoring.
4. Third-Party Advertising & Google AdSense
This website displays advertisements provided by third-party advertising partners, including Google LLC (Google AdSense). These vendors use cookies, web beacons, and persistent identifiers to serve advertisements tailored to prior browsing visits on this site and across the broader internet:
- DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google uses the DART cookie to serve relevant ads based on visits to
theotherway.bizsubdomains and external websites. - Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: Visitors may opt out of personalized Google advertising at any time by visiting the official Google Ads Settings page.
- Industry Opt-Out Channels: You can opt out of third-party interest-based ad tracking across multiple advertising networks by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance Consumer Choice Tool or the YourAdChoices portal.
5. Cookies & Browser Storage
We may use localized browser storage (such as session storage or technical preference cookies) to preserve form state during active sessions. You can configure your web browser to reject cookies, alert you before accepting cookies, or delete stored cache objects. Please note that disabling cookies will not affect your ability to run roof rafter calculations on this site.
6. Children's Online Privacy Protection (COPPA)
Our utilities and construction manuals are tailored for adult homeowners, carpenters, contractors, and design professionals. We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal identification from children under the age of 13. If you believe an underage user has submitted identifying information through our contact interfaces, please contact us immediately so we can remove the record.
7. Contact and Inquiries
For questions regarding our privacy practices, cookie compliance, or advertising disclosures, please reach out directly through our Support and Contact Page.