Last Updated: November 7, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to SmarterCalculators.com . We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage when you use our calculator tools and services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact Information: When you contact us via email at [email protected], we collect your email address and any information you choose to include in your message.
- Calculator Inputs: The data you enter into our calculators is processed locally in your browser to provide you with results. We do not store or transmit your calculation data to our servers.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and pages visited
- Usage Data: How you interact with our calculators and which tools you use
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your experience
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our calculator tools
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our site and improve user experience
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Calculator Data Processing
Important: All calculations performed on SmarterCalculators.com are processed locally in your web browser. This means:
- Your calculation inputs and results are not sent to our servers
- Your calculation data is not stored by us
- Your sensitive financial, health, or personal data remains private on your device
We designed our calculators this way to ensure maximum privacy and security for your data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior
- Improve our services and user experience
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our website.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data to improve our service:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behavior insights
- Hosting Providers: To host our website and ensure availability
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): To deliver content efficiently
These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their data practices. We encourage you to review their policies.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
- Contact Information: We retain email communications for as long as necessary to provide support and comply with legal obligations
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes
- Cookies: Stored according to the expiration settings for each cookie type
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your information internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. We currently do not respond to DNT signals.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Sending an email notification for significant changes (if we have your email)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
European Union Privacy Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including those listed in the “Your Privacy Rights” section above.
Our legal basis for processing your information includes:
- Consent: Where you have given explicit consent
- Legitimate Interests: To improve and secure our services
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: smartercalculators.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.
Consent
By using SmarterCalculators.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.