Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last updated: January 2025

Key Points

  • • We collect minimal personal information
  • • All calculator data stays on your device
  • • We use cookies for analytics and advertising
  • • Your data is never sold to third parties
  • • You can control your privacy settings

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

ParentCalc.com is designed to protect your privacy. When you use our calculators:

  • Calculator inputs: All data entered into our calculators (child's age, weight, etc.) is processed locally on your device and is not stored on our servers
  • Contact forms: If you contact us, we collect your name and email address to respond to your inquiry
  • Newsletter signup: Email address only if you voluntarily subscribe to our parenting tips newsletter

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit:

  • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, referral sources (via Google Analytics)
  • Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
  • IP address: Used for analytics and security purposes (anonymized)
  • Location data: General geographic location (city/state level) for analytics

Cookies and Tracking

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics).

Advertising Cookies

Used to display relevant ads through Google AdSense.

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and preferences for future visits.

Third-Party Services

  • Google Analytics: Website usage statistics and performance monitoring
  • Google AdSense: Displays contextually relevant advertisements
  • Vercel: Website hosting and content delivery

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

  • • Provide and improve our parenting calculators
  • • Analyze website usage to enhance user experience
  • • Respond to your questions and support requests
  • • Send occasional parenting tips (if you subscribe)

Analytics and Improvement

  • • Understand which calculators are most helpful
  • • Identify technical issues and fix bugs
  • • Optimize website performance and loading speed
  • • Create content that addresses parent needs

Information Sharing

We Do NOT Sell Your Data

ParentCalc.com does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Limited Sharing Scenarios

  • Service providers: Google Analytics and AdSense for website functionality
  • Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business transfer: In the unlikely event of a sale or merger
  • Emergency situations: To prevent harm to you or others

Your Rights and Choices

Control Your Privacy

Browser Settings

  • • Block or delete cookies
  • • Disable JavaScript
  • • Use private/incognito mode
  • • Enable Do Not Track

Opt-Out Options

  • • Google Analytics opt-out
  • • AdSense ad personalization
  • • Newsletter unsubscribe
  • • Contact us for data deletion

Data Subject Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request removal of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to processing for marketing purposes

Children's Privacy

COPPA Compliance

ParentCalc.com is designed for use by parents and caregivers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

  • • Our calculators process data locally (not stored on servers)
  • • No accounts or profiles are created
  • • No personal information is collected from children
  • • Parents maintain full control over their family's privacy

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards

  • • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • • Regular security updates
  • • Access controls and monitoring

Operational Practices

  • • Minimal data collection
  • • Regular privacy reviews
  • • Staff training on data protection
  • • Incident response procedures

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

  • • Updates will be posted on this page
  • • Significant changes will be highlighted
  • • Continued use constitutes acceptance
  • • Contact us with questions about changes

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@parentcalc.com

Website: Contact Form

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours