Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 2025
Welcome to the Privacy Policy of Calcmint. This document explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our free online calculator tools. We believe in complete transparency about data practices, so we've detailed everything in clear, straightforward language.
Information We Collect
When you visit Calcmint, we collect minimal information necessary to provide and improve our calculator services:
- Usage Data: Which calculators you use and how often, helping us understand which tools are most valuable to our users;
- Technical Information: Browser type, device type, and operating system to ensure our calculators work perfectly on your device;
- Location Data: Country and region (not precise location) to provide relevant currency rates and localized calculations;
- Calculation Preferences: Settings you choose (like decimal places or unit preferences) to enhance your experience.
When you contact us or leave feedback, we collect:
- Email Address: Used solely to respond to your inquiries or support requests;
- Name: To personalize our communication;
- Message Content: To understand and address your questions or feedback.
Important: We do NOT store your calculation data or results. All calculations are performed locally in your browser, ensuring your financial, health, and personal data remains completely private.
How We Use Your Information
The limited information we collect is used exclusively to:
- Improve calculator accuracy and functionality;
- Develop new calculators based on user needs;
- Provide technical support when requested;
- Ensure our website functions properly on all devices;
- Send responses to your inquiries (only when you contact us).
Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously and have implemented industry-standard measures:
- SSL encryption (HTTPS) across the entire website;
- Secure servers with restricted access;
- Regular security audits and updates;
- No storage of sensitive calculation data;
- Limited data retention periods.
Contact form submissions are deleted after 90 days. Usage analytics are aggregated and anonymized after 26 months in compliance with privacy regulations.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Calcmint uses cookies to enhance your experience and remember your preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security;
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings like theme (dark/light mode) and preferred units;
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our calculators to make improvements;
- Advertising Cookies: Allow us to display relevant ads that keep our service free.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Delete existing cookies at any time;
- Block all cookies (note: this may affect site functionality);
- Set your browser to notify you before accepting cookies;
- Accept or reject cookies on a site-by-site basis.
Third-Party Services
To maintain our free service and improve user experience, we use select third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand usage patterns and improve our calculators based on anonymous user behavior;
- Google AdSense: Displays advertisements that help fund our free calculator tools and ongoing development;
- CloudFlare: Provides security and performance optimization to ensure fast, reliable access to our calculators;
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Deliver calculator resources quickly regardless of your location.
Each service has its own privacy policy. We've carefully selected partners who demonstrate strong commitments to user privacy and data protection.
Your Rights
Under applicable privacy laws, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate information;
- Deletion: Request removal of your personal data from our systems;
- Restriction: Limit how we process your information in certain circumstances;
- Objection: Object to specific types of processing, such as direct marketing;
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format;
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact page. We'll respond to your request within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Calcmint is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately for removal.
International Data Transfers
Our servers are located in the United States. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold. For detailed information about your California privacy rights, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be prominently posted on our homepage for 30 days. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the current version.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us through our contact page with "Privacy" in the subject line. We take privacy inquiries seriously and will respond promptly.
Thank you for trusting Calcmint with your calculation needs while respecting your privacy!