Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Introduction

At CalculatorForge.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our website and services.

Your privacy matters to us. We designed our calculators and services with privacy in mind, ensuring that your personal calculations and data remain private and secure.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Calculator Usage Data: When you use our calculators, we may temporarily store your input values to provide accurate results. This data is processed locally in your browser and is not permanently stored on our servers unless you choose to save results.

Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact forms or email, we collect:

  • Your name and email address
  • Subject line and message content
  • Any additional information you choose to provide

Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

  • Your email address
  • Subscription preferences
  • Date of subscription

Feedback and Comments: When you provide feedback or leave comments, we collect:

  • Your name (if provided)
  • Email address (if provided)
  • Comment content and associated metadata

Information We Collect Automatically

Usage Analytics: We use privacy-respectful analytics to understand how visitors use our site:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Calculator tools used most frequently
  • General geographic location (country/region level)
  • Device type and browser information
  • Referral sources (how you found our site)

Technical Information: For security and performance purposes, we automatically collect:

  • IP address (anonymized for privacy)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device characteristics
  • Connection information

Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage patterns
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your calculator settings and preferences

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

Provide Our Services: We use your information to:

  • Process calculator inputs and provide accurate results
  • Maintain and improve our calculator tools
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Send you requested information or updates

Improve User Experience: We analyze usage patterns to:

  • Identify popular calculators and features
  • Optimize site performance and loading times
  • Develop new calculators based on user needs
  • Fix bugs and technical issues

Communication: With your consent, we may use your contact information to:

  • Send newsletter updates about new calculators and features
  • Notify you about important service changes
  • Respond to your questions and feedback
  • Provide technical support

Secondary Uses

Security and Fraud Prevention: We may use information to:

  • Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive behavior
  • Protect the security and integrity of our services
  • Comply with legal obligations and law enforcement requests

Legal Compliance: We may process information to:

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Respond to legal requests and court orders
  • Protect our rights and interests
  • Resolve disputes and enforce our terms

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Third-Party Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website:

Analytics Providers: We use privacy-focused analytics services (such as Google Analytics with anonymization) to understand site usage. These providers receive anonymized usage data only.

Email Service Providers: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use reputable email service providers to send communications. Your email address is shared only for this purpose.

Hosting and Technical Services: Our website hosting and technical infrastructure providers may have access to server logs and technical data necessary for service operation.

Security Services: We use security services to protect against spam, abuse, and security threats.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes, subpoenas, or court orders
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of CalculatorForge.com, our users, or others
  • Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
  • Respond to claims of illegal activity or intellectual property infringement

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify users of any such transfer and any changes to this Privacy Policy.

Data Security and Protection

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

Encryption: We use SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmission between your browser and our servers.

Access Controls: We limit access to personal information to authorized personnel only.

Regular Security Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices.

Data Minimization: We collect only the information necessary to provide our services.

Data Retention

Calculator Data: Input values for calculations are processed in real-time and are not permanently stored unless you explicitly save them.

Contact Information: We retain contact information for as long as necessary to provide requested services and comply with legal obligations.

Analytics Data: Anonymized usage data is retained for up to 26 months to help us improve our services.

Cookies: Cookie duration varies by type, from session cookies that expire when you close your browser to persistent cookies that may last up to 2 years.

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You have the right to:

Access Your Information: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correct Inaccuracies: Update or correct any inaccurate personal information.

Delete Your Data: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

Opt-Out of Communications: Unsubscribe from newsletters and marketing communications at any time.

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Accept All Cookies: Allow all cookies for the best user experience
  • Block All Cookies: Disable all cookies (may limit site functionality)
  • Selective Blocking: Choose which types of cookies to accept

Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track signals from your browser. When Do Not Track is enabled, we limit data collection to essential functionality only.

International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

Children’s Privacy

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

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

  • Post the updated policy on this page
  • Update the “Last Updated” date
  • Notify users of material changes via email or prominent site notice
  • Provide a summary of significant changes

Contact Information

Privacy Questions

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

https://calculatorforge.com/contact-us/

Email: Admin@calculatorforge.com
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry

Data Protection Officer

For residents of the European Union or other regions with data protection regulations, you may contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: Admin@calculatorforge.com
Subject Line: Data Protection Request

Regional Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected and how it’s used
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

European Union Residents (GDPR)

EU residents have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectify inaccurate data
  • Right to erase your data
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

Other Jurisdictions

We respect privacy rights in all jurisdictions and will comply with applicable local privacy laws.

Commitment to Privacy

At CalculatorForge.com, we believe that privacy is a fundamental right. We are committed to:

  • Transparency: Being clear about our data practices
  • User Control: Giving you choices about your information
  • Security: Protecting your data with appropriate safeguards
  • Compliance: Meeting all applicable privacy laws and regulations

Your trust is important to us, and we work hard to earn and maintain it every day.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all information collected by CalculatorForge.com. For questions about our privacy practices, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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