Privacy Policy
How we protect your privacy and personal data
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Introduction
At CalcTool.online, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our free online calculators and services.
By using CalcTool.online, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact Information: When you contact us via email or contact forms, we collect your name and email address
- Calculator Inputs: Data you enter into our calculators (CPC, CPM, GPA) for calculation purposes
- Feedback: Any feedback, suggestions, or comments you provide to us
Information We Automatically Collect
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and calculators
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
- Log Data: Server logs including access times, pages viewed, and referring URLs
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve your experience
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide Services: To operate and maintain our calculators and website
- Improve User Experience: To enhance and personalize your experience on our platform
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our tools and improve functionality
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
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:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Data backup and recovery procedures
Important: Calculator data you enter is processed locally in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers unless specifically required for the calculation.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (analytics, hosting)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Consent: When you have given explicit consent for sharing
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Provide personalized content and features
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our calculators.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics
- Google Tag Manager: For managing tracking codes and analytics
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR), you have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to your personal data we hold
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
- Restriction: Request restriction of data processing
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at calctool.online@gmail.com
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:
- Contact information: Until you request deletion or 3 years of inactivity
- Usage data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics retention period)
- Log files: Up to 12 months for security purposes
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending email notifications for material changes (if applicable)
Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate Interest: To provide and improve our services
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or contact us
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Vital Interests: To protect the safety and security of our users