Privacy Policy

Introduction

CalculatorSir ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at CalculatorSir.com (the "Site"). By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search engine
• IP address (anonymized for privacy)
• Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
• Date and time of access

2. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us through our contact form
• Submit feedback or suggestions
• Report errors or bugs
• Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)

This information may include your name, email address, subject of inquiry, and message content.

3. Calculator Usage Data

When you use our calculators, we do not store the specific values you enter into the calculators. All calculations are performed locally in your browser. However, we may collect anonymized analytics data about which calculators are used most frequently to improve our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Website Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve our calculator tools and website functionality
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience across our financial calculators, health tools, and other categories
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through our third-party partners
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences (such as dark mode settings)
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Serve personalized advertisements
• Improve website performance and functionality

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser

We display a cookie consent banner on your first visit, allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences.

Third-Party Services and Data Processors

We use the following third-party services that may collect and process your data:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our Site. We use this information to maintain and improve our services.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. This enables Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your interests.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

Formspree (Contact Form)

We use Formspree to process submissions from our contact form. When you submit a message through our contact form, the information you provide (name, email address, subject, and message) is transmitted to and stored by Formspree on our behalf.

Formspree acts as a data processor and handles your information in accordance with their privacy policy. Your data is used solely to facilitate communication between you and CalculatorSir.

Learn more: Formspree Privacy Policy

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 2 years or until you request deletion
• Analytics Data: Automatically aggregated and anonymized after 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Cookie Data: Varies by cookie type; typically 30 days to 2 years

After the retention period, we will delete or anonymize your personal information. You may request earlier deletion by contacting us.

Data Security

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

• Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Secure servers and databases

However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

When we transfer your personal data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Privacy Shield Framework compliance (where applicable)

Your Privacy Rights

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

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@CalculatorSir.com.

GDPR Compliance (European Union)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you provide consent for cookies, analytics, or contact form submissions (you can withdraw consent at any time)
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our website, provide better services, and ensure security
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Contractual Necessity: To provide the services you request

Data Controller

CalculatorSir is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For GDPR-related inquiries, please contact us at contact@CalculatorSir.com.

Response Time

We will respond to your GDPR requests within 30 days of receipt. In some cases, we may extend this period by two additional months where necessary, taking into account the complexity and number of requests.

CCPA Compliance (California)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Your California Rights

• Right to Know: Request information about the personal data we collect, use, and disclose
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal data (Note: We do not sell personal data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights

Categories of Personal Information Collected

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers (name, email address, IP address)
• Internet or network activity (browsing history, interactions with our website)
• Geolocation data (approximate location based on IP address)

Do Not Sell My Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information with service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services.

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at contact@CalculatorSir.com. We will respond within 45 days of receipt of your request.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at contact@CalculatorSir.com.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Providing notice on our homepage (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

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

• Email: contact@CalculatorSir.com
• Contact Form: Visit our Contact Page

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry within 48 hours.