Last updated: June 2025
CommuteCalc ("we", "us", or "our") operates commutecalc.com. This page explains what information is collected when you use our site and how it is used. We do not collect personal accounts, email addresses, or payment information.
Addresses and location nicknames you enter into the tool are stored only in your browser's local storage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers or stored in any database. You can clear it at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or site data.
When you search for an address, the text you type is sent to Mapbox via our server-side proxy to return address suggestions. Mapbox may log these requests in accordance with their own privacy policy. No address searches are stored by CommuteCalc. You can review Mapbox's privacy policy at mapbox.com/legal/privacy.
When you calculate commute times, coordinates are sent to OpenRouteService to compute driving routes. OpenRouteService may log these requests per their own privacy policy at openrouteservice.org/privacy-policy.
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data including pages visited, time on site, and general geographic region. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies, including the DART cookie, to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or aboutads.info. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this website. For more information on how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy & Terms.
CommuteCalc itself does not set cookies. Third-party services we use (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) may set cookies in your browser for analytics and advertising purposes as described above. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
CommuteCalc is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children under 13.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the date at the top of this page.
If you have questions about this privacy policy, you can reach us through the contact information on our website.