Privacy Policy

Thank you for reading CalcMate’s Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access and use our website, calculators, and related services (collectively "Services"). By accessing or using CalcMate, you acknowledge and agree to the practice described in this Privacy Policy. We take your privacy seriously to ensure you have a secure and transparent experience with CalcMate. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Services.

Language Notice: This Privacy Policy is available in English; if you would like a different language, please use the translation feature in your browser (E.g., google translate) or email us at [email protected] .

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the amount of information we feel is necessary to provide and to improve our Services. We collect the following categories of data:

  • Usage Data: This includes information about your use of our Services. Specifically, usage data may include information about your browser type, operating system, IP address, pages visited, duration of visits, and your inputs into our calculators. This information is automatically collected using cookies and other similar technologies for the purpose of improving functionality and user experience.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons and other similar tracking technologies for analytics, personalization and advertising. Third-party services such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense may also place cookies on your device to analyze use of our Services or serve customized ads. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
  • User-Provided Information: If you contact us (i.e. by using our contact form at [email protected]) you may provide us with information such as your name, email address and any other information you include in your message.
  • No Personal Data from Minors: CalcMate is not designed for users under 13 years of age (under 16 years of age in certain jurisdictions like the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from any minors or children under 13. If we discover that we have unintentionally collected personal data from a minor under 13 we will take steps to delete such information promptly after being informed of it.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

  • Provide and improve our Services, including but not limited to enhancement of calculator functionality and overall usability.
  • Analyze usage data through analytics services such as Google Analytics, in order to understand how our Services are being used, and explore opportunities for improvement.
  • Serve personalized content, and advertisements published by third-party ad networks, such as Google AdSense.
  • Respond to your inquiries or feedback you send to us through our contact form.
  • Meet our legal obligations, and to uphold the safety and integrity of our Services.

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

1. Legal Basis for Processing (for GDPR Compliance)

For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), or in areas with similar regulations, we process your data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: For non-essential cookies and personalized ads, where you have provided us with explicit consent through our Cookie Settings.
  • Legitimate Interests: For usage data we collect to deliver our Services and to keep them safe.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws (e.g. responding to data access requests).

2. Sharing Your Information

We share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • Third-Party Service Providers: We share your data with trusted third-party service providers - such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense - who assist us with our analytics and advertising. These third-party service providers will still be governed by their own third-party privacy policy that stipulates their own responsibilities regarding your data.
  • Legal Requirements: If we are required to by law, regulations, or legal process (e.g., court order), we may disclose your data to the appropriate authorities.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, your data will be transferred to the successor entity, subject only to the same privacy protections.

3. Data Retention

We retain usage data and cookies as long as we need to provide our Services and comply with legal obligations (normally no more than 26 months for analytics data). We will retain information provided by Users (e.g., contact forms etc.) until your request has been resolved or as required by law. You may request to delete your data at any time.

4. International Data Transfers

CalcMate is a global operation, and your data may be processed in locations beyond your jurisdiction, including the United States. We have safeguards in place to utilize accountabilities around such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For users in the EEA, we will use our SCCs, etc to meet this requirement.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Services may link to websites operated by third parties (for example Google AdSense). We have no control over these sites' privacy policies. In such case, we recommend reviewing the site's privacy policy prior to providing personal information.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy has been created with the compliance in mind for global data protection laws, whether that is GDPR, CCPA, or LGPD, and to provide transparency to our users. Thank you for trusting us at CalcMate to provide you with this privacy.