Privacy Policy - Calculator Friend

Overview

Calculator Friend is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. The short version: we collect minimal data, we don't track your calculations, and we never sell your information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We don't require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our calculators. If you contact us via email, we'll only use your information to respond to your inquiry.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we may collect basic technical information such as your browser type, device type, and general location (country/region) through standard web analytics. This helps us understand how people use our site and improve the experience.

Your Calculations

All calculations are performed locally in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or have access to the numbers you enter or the results you receive. Your calculations remain entirely private.

How We Use Information

To operate and maintain our website
To improve our calculators and user experience
To understand general usage patterns and trends
To respond to your questions or feedback

Cookies

We use essential cookies to ensure our website functions properly. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. Additionally, our advertising partners (including Google AdSense) use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences or our cookie consent banner.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for analytics and website functionality. These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information. We carefully select partners who respect user privacy.

Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet.

How Google Uses Your Data

Google may use the information it collects to:

Show you personalized ads based on your interests and browsing history
Measure ad performance and improve advertising services
Prevent fraud and abuse
Provide aggregated insights to advertisers and website owners

Opting Out of Personalized Ads

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings at adssettings.google.com. You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices or www.youronlinechoices.eu for users in the European Union.

For more information about how Google collects and uses data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect any information we collect. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to secure data transmission between your browser and our servers.

Your Rights

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

Rights for EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data (also known as the "right to be forgotten").
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your personal data.
Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing or based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent to process your data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@calculatorfriend.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Consent: For analytics and advertising cookies (which you can manage via our cookie consent banner).
Legitimate Interest: For operating and improving our website and services.
Contract: When responding to your inquiries or providing services you requested.

Rights for California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

Right to Know: You can request information about what personal data we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
Right to Delete: You can request that we delete personal information we have collected from you.
Right to Correct: You can request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Calculator Friend does not sell your personal information in the traditional sense. However, under CCPA/CPRA definitions, sharing data with advertising partners like Google AdSense for personalized advertising may be considered a "sale" or "share" of personal information.

To opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising purposes, you can:

Use our cookie consent banner to decline advertising cookies
Visit Google Ad Settings at adssettings.google.com to opt out of personalized ads
Email us at hello@calculatorfriend.com with the subject line "Do Not Sell My Personal Information"

We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days as required by law.

Children's Privacy

Our calculators are designed to be educational tools suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Since we don't require registration and calculations are performed locally, children can safely use our tools.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us. We're happy to address any concerns you may have about how we handle your information.