Privacy Policy | MyCalculatorHQ

This Privacy Policy describes how MyCalculatorHQ.com ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website at mycalculatorhq.com.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Calculator Usage Data

All calculator computations happen entirely in your browser. The numbers you enter into our calculators are never transmitted to our servers, never stored, and never logged. We cannot see what you calculate.

1.2 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect information you actively provide to us:

Contact form submissions — name, email address, subject, and message when you contact us via our contact page.
Newsletter subscriptions — email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address (anonymized for analytics)
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time on each page
Referring website
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data is collected via Google Analytics 4 (see Section 3) and is subject to your cookie consent choices.

2. How We Use Your Information

To respond to your messages — contact form submissions are used solely to reply to your inquiry.
To send newsletters — if you subscribe, we use your email to send calculator tips, guides, and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
To improve the website — aggregated, anonymous analytics data helps us understand which calculators are used most, so we can improve them.
To ensure security — IP addresses may be used to prevent abuse, spam, and malicious activity.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for targeted advertising beyond what Google Analytics may collect under its own privacy policy.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. GA4 may set cookies on your device to collect information such as pages visited, session duration, and device information. This data is aggregated and anonymous.

GA4 is loaded with consent mode — analytics cookies are only activated after you accept our cookie banner. If you decline, GA4 will not collect identifying data.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking globally using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3.2 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to remember your preferences (dark mode, cookie consent choice). These cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function correctly.

3.3 Future Advertising Cookies

We intend to use Google AdSense to display advertisements. When enabled, AdSense may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. You will be informed when advertising is activated and can manage your preferences via your cookie settings.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share data with the following third-party services:

Google Analytics 4 — website analytics (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
Google AdSense — advertising (when enabled, subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
Email service provider — for delivering newsletter emails

We do not share your personal information with any other third parties without your explicit consent, except where required by law.

5. Your Rights (GDPR — EEA Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights under GDPR:

Right of Access — request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure — request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Restrict Processing — request we limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability — request your data in a structured format
Right to Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Your Rights (CCPA — California Residents)

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

Right to Know — know what personal information we collect and how it is used
Right to Delete — request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out — opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell data)
Right to Non-Discrimination — equal service regardless of privacy choices

7. Data Retention

Contact messages — retained for 2 years, then deleted
Newsletter subscriptions — retained until you unsubscribe
Analytics data — retained for 14 months (GA4 default)

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your email account.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be notified by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please use our contact form. We do not display our email address publicly to prevent spam, but your contact form submission will always reach us.