Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we handle your information.
Last updated: January 2025
Privacy Overview
At Percentage Increase Calculator, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our percentage calculator and related services. We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly how your data is handled.
Information We Collect
Calculation Data
We do NOT store, save, or transmit any of the numbers or calculations you enter into our calculator. All calculations are performed locally in your browser and are not sent to our servers.
Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes:
- Page views and session duration
- Browser type and device information
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- Referral sources
Contact Information
When you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To improve our website performance and user experience
- To understand how our tools are being used
- To respond to your questions and support requests
- To detect and prevent technical issues
- To comply with legal obligations
Data Protection & Security
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years for support purposes. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default retention settings (26 months).
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Google Analytics for website analytics
- Netlify for hosting and content delivery
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out: You can opt-out of analytics tracking using browser settings or extensions
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@percentageincreasecalculator.org.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to understand site usage
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the Last updated date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@percentcalc.com
General Contact: Contact Form