This Privacy Policy describes how [Your Company Name] (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website and calculator tools (collectively, our “Services”).
Transparency is a core principle for us. This policy is designed to comply with data privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA). By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described here.
Table of Contents
Information We Collect
How We Use Your Information
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Sharing Your Information
Data Security
Data Retention
Your Privacy Rights
Cookies and Tracking
Third-Party Links
Children’s Privacy
Changes to This Policy
Contact Us
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide, improve, and secure our calculator Services.
A. Information You Provide Directly:
Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
Contact Information: If you contact our support, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
Calculation Data: Inputs you enter into our calculator tools. We treat this data carefully, as detailed below.
Payment Information: If you purchase a subscription, our third-party payment processors collect your billing details. We do not store full payment card numbers.
B. Information Collected Automatically:
Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the date/time of your visit.
Usage Information: How you interact with our calculators and website, such as features used and time spent.
Device Information: Hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data from cookies, web beacons, and similar tech. See Section 8 for details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your information for specific, legitimate purposes:
| Purpose of Use | Examples & Details |
|---|---|
| Service Delivery & Performance | To provide our calculator tools, process your calculations, create and manage your account, and process transactions. |
| Service Improvement & Analytics | To understand how our Services are used, analyze trends, and develop new features to improve your experience. |
| Communication | To send you administrative messages (like security alerts), respond to your inquiries, and (with your consent) send marketing communications. |
| Security & Fraud Prevention | To monitor for fraudulent transactions, protect the security of our Services, and prevent abuse. |
| Personalization | To remember your preferences and customize your experience, such as saving your calculation history if you have an account. |
| Legal Compliance | To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes. |
A Special Note on Calculator Data:
For Anonymous Users: Calculations performed without logging into an account are typically processed in your browser session and are not stored on our servers after you leave the page.
For Registered Users: If you save calculations to your account, we store this data to provide this feature to you. You can delete saved calculations at any time.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and UK, we process your personal data on the following legal bases under the GDPR:
Performance of a Contract: To fulfill our obligations to you under our Terms of Service (e.g., providing calculator tools).
Legitimate Interests: For our operational purposes, such as security, analytics, and service improvement, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.
Consent: When we ask for your explicit consent, such as for certain marketing communications or non-essential cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time.
Legal Obligation: To comply with our legal and regulatory requirements.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only in these limited circumstances:
With Service Providers: Trusted third parties who perform services for us (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics, customer support), under strict confidentiality agreements.
For Legal Reasons: If required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ourselves or others.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition.
With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed to you with your prior permission.
5. Data Security
We implement and maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access and disclosure. These include encryption, firewalls, and access controls.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
For example, we retain account information for as long as your account is active. Log data may be retained for a shorter period for security and analytics purposes. You may request deletion of your data as outlined in Section 7.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access & Portability: Request a copy of your data.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
Restriction/Objection: Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
Opt-Out of Sales/Sharing: Under the CCPA, you have the right to opt-out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information. As stated, we do not sell your data.
Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 12. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law and may need to verify your identity first.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze trends, administer the website, track users’ movements, and gather demographic information. Cookies help us personalize your experience and understand the effectiveness of our services.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed at individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in some regions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us.
For users in the EEA or UK, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.