Privacy Policy

At CalculatorForYou.online, we are committed to transparency about the information we collect. We collect minimal information necessary to provide and improve our services.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
• Calculator Inputs: We do not store the data you enter into our calculators. All calculations are performed locally in your browser.
• Feedback and Suggestions: Any feedback, suggestions, or feature requests you provide to us.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and calculator usage patterns.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and language preferences.
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, and error logs for security and performance monitoring.
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level only).

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and serve relevant advertisements.

2.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (Google Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: Used to serve personalized advertisements (Google AdSense).
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits.

2.2 Third-Party Cookies

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance metrics.
• Google AdSense: Serves personalized advertisements based on your interests.
• Social Media Platforms: If you share our content on social media.

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision and Improvement

• Provide and maintain our calculator services
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Develop new calculators and features
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide customer support

3.2 Analytics and Research

• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Understand which calculators are most popular
• Optimize website performance and loading times
• Generate statistical reports (anonymized data only)

3.3 Communication

• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send important updates about our services
• Notify you about new calculators or features (if you opt-in)

3.4 Legal and Security

• Comply with legal obligations and regulations
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Respond to legal requests and court orders

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Google AdSense: For serving advertisements on our website
• Hosting Providers: For website hosting and content delivery
• Email Services: For processing contact form submissions

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, such as:

• Compliance with legal processes, subpoenas, or court orders
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Investigation of fraud or security incidents
• Enforcement of our Terms of Service

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the business transaction. We will notify users of any such change in ownership.

Our website displays advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners to support our free services.

5.1 Google AdSense

• We use Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements
• Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your interests
• Ad personalization can be controlled through your Google Ad Settings
• We do not control the content of third-party advertisements

5.2 Interest-Based Advertising

• Ads may be personalized based on your browsing behavior
• You can opt-out of personalized advertising through industry tools
• Non-personalized ads will still be displayed if you opt-out

5.3 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6.1 Security Measures

• Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities
• Data Minimization: We collect only the minimum necessary information
• Secure Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure, regularly updated servers

6.2 Data Retention

• Contact form data is retained for up to 2 years for customer service purposes
• Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics retention settings
• Log files are automatically deleted after 90 days
• Calculator input data is not stored and is immediately discarded

6.3 Incident Response

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will:

• Investigate and contain the incident immediately
• Notify affected users within 72 hours when required by law
• Report to relevant authorities as required
• Take steps to prevent future incidents

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your information
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

7.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

• Know: Right to know what personal information is collected
• Delete: Right to delete personal information
• Opt-Out: Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Non-Discrimination: Right to equal service regardless of privacy choices

7.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@calculatorforyou.online. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

8.1 Transfer Mechanisms

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions for countries with equivalent data protection laws
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct
• Binding corporate rules for multinational organizations

8.2 Service Provider Locations

• Google Services: Data may be processed in various Google data centers worldwide
• Hosting Services: Our website is hosted on servers that may be located internationally
• Analytics Services: Usage data may be processed in different jurisdictions

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children and comply with applicable children's privacy laws.

9.1 Age Restrictions

• Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately

9.2 Parental Rights

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately at info@calculatorforyou.online.

9.3 Educational Use

Our calculators may be used in educational settings. We recommend that schools and educators review this privacy policy and ensure compliance with applicable student privacy laws.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

10.1 Notification of Changes

• Material changes will be prominently posted on our website
• The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will be revised
• For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through email or website banners

10.2 Your Continued Use

Your continued use of our services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

10.3 Previous Versions

Previous versions of this Privacy Policy are available upon request. Contact us at info@calculatorforyou.online if you need access to earlier versions.

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

11.1 Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at info@calculatorforyou.online with the subject line "DPO Inquiry".

11.2 Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the European Union and have concerns about our data processing that we cannot resolve, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.